Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437,128.68, 2,156,159.58 and 689,233
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,437,128.68, 2,156,159.58 and 689,233 is: 1,034,073.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,437,128.68 : 2,156,159.58 = 689,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,437,128.68/2,156,159.58 = 689,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,437,128.68x = 2,156,159.58 × 689,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,437,128.68x = 1,486,096,335,802.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,486,096,335,802.14/1,437,128.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,034,073.26
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