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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,483.47, 1,488,872.83 and 460,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,483.47, 1,488,872.83 and 460,058.32 is: 690,155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,483.47 : 1,488,872.83 = 460,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,483.47/1,488,872.83 = 460,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,483.47x = 1,488,872.83 × 460,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,483.47x = 684,968,332,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,968,332,863.45/992,483.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,155.91

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