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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,317, 1,275,338.82 and 536,902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,317, 1,275,338.82 and 536,902.28 is: 740,798.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,317 : 1,275,338.82 = 536,902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,317/1,275,338.82 = 536,902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,317x = 1,275,338.82 × 536,902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,317x = 684,732,320,230.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,732,320,230.51/924,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,798.15

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