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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,732.82, 1,387,099.21 and 259,884.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,732.82, 1,387,099.21 and 259,884.82 is: 389,827.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,732.82 : 1,387,099.21 = 259,884.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,732.82/1,387,099.21 = 259,884.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,732.82x = 1,387,099.21 × 259,884.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,732.82x = 360,486,028,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,486,028,512.99/924,732.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,827.22

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