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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,999.94, 1,387,500.54 and 251,081.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,999.94, 1,387,500.54 and 251,081.38 is: 376,622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,999.94 : 1,387,500.54 = 251,081.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,999.94/1,387,500.54 = 251,081.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,999.94x = 1,387,500.54 × 251,081.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,999.94x = 348,375,550,333.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,375,550,333.95/924,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,622.24

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