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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,729.82, 1,387,094.71 and 259,881.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,729.82, 1,387,094.71 and 259,881.82 is: 389,822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,729.82 : 1,387,094.71 = 259,881.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,729.82/1,387,094.71 = 259,881.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,729.82x = 1,387,094.71 × 259,881.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,729.82x = 360,480,697,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,480,697,747.17/924,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,822.72

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