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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,344.61, 1,490,239.03 and 362,258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,344.61, 1,490,239.03 and 362,258.42 is: 543,468.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,344.61 : 1,490,239.03 = 362,258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,344.61/1,490,239.03 = 362,258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,344.61x = 1,490,239.03 × 362,258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,344.61x = 539,851,640,608.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,851,640,608.55/993,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,468.64

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