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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,958.80, 1,387,243.80 and 392,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,958.80, 1,387,243.80 and 392,497.20 is: 588,663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,958.80 : 1,387,243.80 = 392,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,958.80/1,387,243.80 = 392,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,958.80x = 1,387,243.80 × 392,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,958.80x = 544,489,307,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,489,307,217.36/924,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,663.31

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