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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,482.47, 1,488,871.33 and 460,057.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,482.47, 1,488,871.33 and 460,057.32 is: 690,154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,482.47 : 1,488,871.33 = 460,057.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,482.47/1,488,871.33 = 460,057.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,482.47x = 1,488,871.33 × 460,057.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,482.47x = 684,966,152,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,966,152,754.49/992,482.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,154.41

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