Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,429.44, 1,496,741.68 and 571,668.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 999,429.44, 1,496,741.68 and 571,668.80 is: 856,128.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
999,429.44 : 1,496,741.68 = 571,668.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
999,429.44/1,496,741.68 = 571,668.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
999,429.44x = 1,496,741.68 × 571,668.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
999,429.44x = 855,640,520,115.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 855,640,520,115.58/999,429.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,128.99
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