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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,957.60, 1,491,130.80 and 425,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,957.60, 1,491,130.80 and 425,337.60 is: 638,089.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,957.60 : 1,491,130.80 = 425,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,957.60/1,491,130.80 = 425,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,957.60x = 1,491,130.80 × 425,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,957.60x = 634,233,995,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,233,995,758.08/993,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,089.59

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