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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992,553.75, 1,488,830.63 and 244,599.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992,553.75, 1,488,830.63 and 244,599.75 is: 366,899.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992,553.75 : 1,488,830.63 = 244,599.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992,553.75/1,488,830.63 = 244,599.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992,553.75x = 1,488,830.63 × 244,599.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992,553.75x = 364,167,598,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,167,598,667.34/992,553.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,899.63

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