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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988,004, 4,482,044.88 and 993,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988,004, 4,482,044.88 and 993,460 is: 1,490,202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988,004 : 4,482,044.88 = 993,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988,004/4,482,044.88 = 993,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988,004x = 4,482,044.88 × 993,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988,004x = 4,452,732,306,484.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,732,306,484.80/2,988,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,202.93

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