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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,137.88, 1,386,338.16 and 284,494.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,137.88, 1,386,338.16 and 284,494.98 is: 426,782.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,137.88 : 1,386,338.16 = 284,494.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,137.88/1,386,338.16 = 284,494.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,137.88x = 1,386,338.16 × 284,494.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,137.88x = 394,406,247,102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,406,247,102.44/924,137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,782.90

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