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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,614.80, 1,490,503.20 and 425,000.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,614.80, 1,490,503.20 and 425,000.20 is: 637,534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,614.80 : 1,490,503.20 = 425,000.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,614.80/1,490,503.20 = 425,000.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,614.80x = 1,490,503.20 × 425,000.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,614.80x = 633,464,158,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,464,158,100.64/993,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,534.95

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