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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,803.83, 1,036,126.02 and 428,507.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,803.83, 1,036,126.02 and 428,507.46 is: 591,349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,803.83 : 1,036,126.02 = 428,507.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,803.83/1,036,126.02 = 428,507.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,803.83x = 1,036,126.02 × 428,507.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,803.83x = 443,987,729,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,987,729,070.11/750,803.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,349.85

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