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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,042.80, 1,489,897.80 and 425,422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,042.80, 1,489,897.80 and 425,422.80 is: 637,635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,042.80 : 1,489,897.80 = 425,422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,042.80/1,489,897.80 = 425,422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,042.80x = 1,489,897.80 × 425,422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,042.80x = 633,836,493,789.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,836,493,789.84/994,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,635.01

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