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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,433, 1,139,097.54 and 486,109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,433, 1,139,097.54 and 486,109.96 is: 670,831.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,433 : 1,139,097.54 = 486,109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,433/1,139,097.54 = 486,109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,433x = 1,139,097.54 × 486,109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,433x = 553,726,659,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,726,659,605.50/825,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,831.74

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