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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,994, 1,395,003.96 and 265,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,994, 1,395,003.96 and 265,146 is: 397,722.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,994 : 1,395,003.96 = 265,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,994/1,395,003.96 = 265,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,994x = 1,395,003.96 × 265,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,994x = 369,879,719,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,879,719,978.16/929,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,722.69

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