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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,850.70, 1,483,791.90 and 456,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,850.70, 1,483,791.90 and 456,441.40 is: 684,208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,850.70 : 1,483,791.90 = 456,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,850.70/1,483,791.90 = 456,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,850.70x = 1,483,791.90 × 456,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,850.70x = 677,264,052,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,264,052,144.66/989,850.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,208.29

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