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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988,002, 4,482,041.88 and 993,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988,002, 4,482,041.88 and 993,458 is: 1,490,199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988,002 : 4,482,041.88 = 993,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988,002/4,482,041.88 = 993,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988,002x = 4,482,041.88 × 993,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988,002x = 4,452,720,362,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,720,362,021.04/2,988,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,199.93

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