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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,999.40, 1,480,499.10 and 750,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,999.40, 1,480,499.10 and 750,803.40 is: 1,126,205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,999.40 : 1,480,499.10 = 750,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,999.40/1,480,499.10 = 750,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,999.40x = 1,480,499.10 × 750,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,999.40x = 1,111,563,757,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,563,757,976.94/986,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126,205.10

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