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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,629.68, 1,398,594.60 and 301,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,629.68, 1,398,594.60 and 301,374 is: 451,947.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,629.68 : 1,398,594.60 = 301,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,629.68/1,398,594.60 = 301,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,629.68x = 1,398,594.60 × 301,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,629.68x = 421,500,048,980.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,500,048,980.40/932,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,947.93

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