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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,842.92, 1,386,423.58 and 355,861.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,842.92, 1,386,423.58 and 355,861.12 is: 533,468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,842.92 : 1,386,423.58 = 355,861.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,842.92/1,386,423.58 = 355,861.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,842.92x = 1,386,423.58 × 355,861.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,842.92x = 493,374,247,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,374,247,973.21/924,842.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,468.16

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