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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,730.82, 1,387,096.23 and 259,882.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,730.82, 1,387,096.23 and 259,882.82 is: 389,824.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,730.82 : 1,387,096.23 = 259,882.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,730.82/1,387,096.23 = 259,882.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,730.82x = 1,387,096.23 × 259,882.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,730.82x = 360,482,472,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,482,472,928.29/924,730.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,824.22

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