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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,806.83, 1,036,130.16 and 428,510.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,806.83, 1,036,130.16 and 428,510.46 is: 591,353.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,806.83 : 1,036,130.16 = 428,510.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,806.83/1,036,130.16 = 428,510.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,806.83x = 1,036,130.16 × 428,510.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,806.83x = 443,992,611,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,992,611,481.47/750,806.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,353.99

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