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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,297.80, 1,491,446.70 and 329,449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,297.80, 1,491,446.70 and 329,449.80 is: 494,174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,297.80 : 1,491,446.70 = 329,449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,297.80/1,491,446.70 = 329,449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,297.80x = 1,491,446.70 × 329,449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,297.80x = 491,356,817,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,356,817,025.66/994,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,174.70

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