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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,802.74, 1,394,697.63 and 264,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,802.74, 1,394,697.63 and 264,954.74 is: 397,430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,802.74 : 1,394,697.63 = 264,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,802.74/1,394,697.63 = 264,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,802.74x = 1,394,697.63 × 264,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,802.74x = 369,531,747,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,531,747,935.27/929,802.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,430.26

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