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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,485.08, 1,387,042.84 and 498,064.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,485.08, 1,387,042.84 and 498,064.64 is: 747,266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,485.08 : 1,387,042.84 = 498,064.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,485.08/1,387,042.84 = 498,064.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,485.08x = 1,387,042.84 × 498,064.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,485.08x = 690,836,992,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,836,992,769.18/924,485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,266.78

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