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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,798.52, 1,387,197.76 and 259,950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,798.52, 1,387,197.76 and 259,950.52 is: 389,925.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,798.52 : 1,387,197.76 = 259,950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,798.52/1,387,197.76 = 259,950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,798.52x = 1,387,197.76 × 259,950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,798.52x = 360,602,779,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,602,779,054.84/924,798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,925.77

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