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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,371.40, 1,491,616.04 and 311,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,371.40, 1,491,616.04 and 311,386 is: 467,097.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,371.40 : 1,491,616.04 = 311,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,371.40/1,491,616.04 = 311,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,371.40x = 1,491,616.04 × 311,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,371.40x = 464,468,352,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,468,352,231.44/994,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,097.46

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