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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,862.70, 1,490,807.01 and 283,913.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,862.70, 1,490,807.01 and 283,913.90 is: 425,874.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,862.70 : 1,490,807.01 = 283,913.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,862.70/1,490,807.01 = 283,913.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,862.70x = 1,490,807.01 × 283,913.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,862.70x = 423,260,832,356.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,260,832,356.44/993,862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,874.55

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