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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,806.35, 1,036,129.49 and 428,509.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,806.35, 1,036,129.49 and 428,509.96 is: 591,353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,806.35 : 1,036,129.49 = 428,509.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,806.35/1,036,129.49 = 428,509.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,806.35x = 1,036,129.49 × 428,509.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,806.35x = 443,991,806,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,991,806,314.72/750,806.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,353.29

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