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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,679.13, 1,036,011.71 and 428,438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,679.13, 1,036,011.71 and 428,438.04 is: 591,287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,679.13 : 1,036,011.71 = 428,438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,679.13/1,036,011.71 = 428,438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,679.13x = 1,036,011.71 × 428,438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,679.13x = 443,866,826,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,866,826,449.45/750,679.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,287.02

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