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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,147.36, 1,388,657.52 and 497,999.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,147.36, 1,388,657.52 and 497,999.88 is: 748,312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,147.36 : 1,388,657.52 = 497,999.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,147.36/1,388,657.52 = 497,999.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,147.36x = 1,388,657.52 × 497,999.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,147.36x = 691,551,278,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,551,278,321.10/924,147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,312.78

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