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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,813.83, 1,036,139.82 and 428,517.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,813.83, 1,036,139.82 and 428,517.46 is: 591,363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,813.83 : 1,036,139.82 = 428,517.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,813.83/1,036,139.82 = 428,517.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,813.83x = 1,036,139.82 × 428,517.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,813.83x = 444,004,003,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,004,003,871.26/750,813.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,363.65

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