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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993,999.80, 1,490,999.70 and 363,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993,999.80, 1,490,999.70 and 363,366.20 is: 545,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993,999.80 : 1,490,999.70 = 363,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993,999.80/1,490,999.70 = 363,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993,999.80x = 1,490,999.70 × 363,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993,999.80x = 541,778,895,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,778,895,190.14/993,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,049.30

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