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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,804.85, 1,036,127.42 and 428,508.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,804.85, 1,036,127.42 and 428,508.46 is: 591,351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,804.85 : 1,036,127.42 = 428,508.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,804.85/1,036,127.42 = 428,508.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,804.85x = 1,036,127.42 × 428,508.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,804.85x = 443,989,365,107.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,989,365,107.97/750,804.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,351.22

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