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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,229.80, 1,386,344.70 and 524,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,229.80, 1,386,344.70 and 524,716.20 is: 787,074.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,229.80 : 1,386,344.70 = 524,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,229.80/1,386,344.70 = 524,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,229.80x = 1,386,344.70 × 524,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,229.80x = 727,437,522,874.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,437,522,874.14/924,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,074.30

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