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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,681.62, 1,036,015.16 and 428,440.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,681.62, 1,036,015.16 and 428,440.54 is: 591,290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,681.62 : 1,036,015.16 = 428,440.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,681.62/1,036,015.16 = 428,440.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,681.62x = 1,036,015.16 × 428,440.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,681.62x = 443,870,894,598.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,870,894,598.59/750,681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,290.48

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