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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,366.80, 1,489,207.80 and 361,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,366.80, 1,489,207.80 and 361,912.40 is: 542,561.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,366.80 : 1,489,207.80 = 361,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,366.80/1,489,207.80 = 361,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,366.80x = 1,489,207.80 × 361,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,366.80x = 538,962,768,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,962,768,996.72/993,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,561.69

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