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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,492.28, 1,379,331.94 and 546,783.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,492.28, 1,379,331.94 and 546,783.28 is: 754,578.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,492.28 : 1,379,331.94 = 546,783.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,492.28/1,379,331.94 = 546,783.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,492.28x = 1,379,331.94 × 546,783.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,492.28x = 754,195,642,361.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,195,642,361.96/999,492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,578.76

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