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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,908.48, 1,276,536.12 and 537,843.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,908.48, 1,276,536.12 and 537,843.68 is: 742,318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,908.48 : 1,276,536.12 = 537,843.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,908.48/1,276,536.12 = 537,843.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,908.48x = 1,276,536.12 × 537,843.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,908.48x = 686,576,884,433.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,576,884,433.72/924,908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,318.73

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