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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,729.18, 1,036,023.11 and 428,432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,729.18, 1,036,023.11 and 428,432.86 is: 591,246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,729.18 : 1,036,023.11 = 428,432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,729.18/1,036,023.11 = 428,432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,729.18x = 1,036,023.11 × 428,432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,729.18x = 443,866,344,043.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,866,344,043.40/750,729.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,246.96

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