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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,853.12, 1,379,797.20 and 547,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,853.12, 1,379,797.20 and 547,144 is: 755,058.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,853.12 : 1,379,797.20 = 547,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,853.12/1,379,797.20 = 547,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,853.12x = 1,379,797.20 × 547,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,853.12x = 754,947,759,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,947,759,196.80/999,853.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,058.66

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