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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,125.86, 1,386,320.16 and 284,482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,125.86, 1,386,320.16 and 284,482.94 is: 426,764.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,125.86 : 1,386,320.16 = 284,482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,125.86/1,386,320.16 = 284,482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,125.86x = 1,386,320.16 × 284,482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,125.86x = 394,384,429,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,384,429,033.28/924,125.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,764.84

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