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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,807.55, 1,387,349.72 and 285,058.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,807.55, 1,387,349.72 and 285,058.11 is: 427,629.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,807.55 : 1,387,349.72 = 285,058.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,807.55/1,387,349.72 = 285,058.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,807.55x = 1,387,349.72 × 285,058.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,807.55x = 395,475,280,730.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,475,280,730.19/924,807.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,629.82

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