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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,997, 1,395,008.46 and 265,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,997, 1,395,008.46 and 265,149 is: 397,727.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,997 : 1,395,008.46 = 265,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,997/1,395,008.46 = 265,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,997x = 1,395,008.46 × 265,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,997x = 369,885,098,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,885,098,160.54/929,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,727.19

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