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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,728.82, 1,387,093.22 and 259,880.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,728.82, 1,387,093.22 and 259,880.82 is: 389,821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,728.82 : 1,387,093.22 = 259,880.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,728.82/1,387,093.22 = 259,880.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,728.82x = 1,387,093.22 × 259,880.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,728.82x = 360,478,922,130.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,478,922,130.64/924,728.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,821.23

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