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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,768.80, 1,386,231.60 and 425,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,768.80, 1,386,231.60 and 425,261.60 is: 637,468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,768.80 : 1,386,231.60 = 425,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,768.80/1,386,231.60 = 425,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,768.80x = 1,386,231.60 × 425,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,768.80x = 589,511,068,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,511,068,186.56/924,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,468.60

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