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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,783.40, 1,387,155.66 and 426,147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,783.40, 1,387,155.66 and 426,147.40 is: 639,212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,783.40 : 1,387,155.66 = 426,147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,783.40/1,387,155.66 = 426,147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,783.40x = 1,387,155.66 × 426,147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,783.40x = 591,132,777,904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,132,777,904.28/924,783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,212.14

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