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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,101.79, 1,499,144.76 and 466,545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,101.79, 1,499,144.76 and 466,545.42 is: 700,047.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,101.79 : 1,499,144.76 = 466,545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,101.79/1,499,144.76 = 466,545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,101.79x = 1,499,144.76 × 466,545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,101.79x = 699,419,121,695.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,419,121,695.00/999,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,047.91

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