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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,902.56, 1,388,964.96 and 326,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,902.56, 1,388,964.96 and 326,740 is: 490,149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,902.56 : 1,388,964.96 = 326,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,902.56/1,388,964.96 = 326,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,902.56x = 1,388,964.96 × 326,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,902.56x = 453,830,411,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,830,411,030.40/925,902.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,149.21

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