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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,399.20, 1,491,814.80 and 363,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,399.20, 1,491,814.80 and 363,312 is: 545,046.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,399.20 : 1,491,814.80 = 363,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,399.20/1,491,814.80 = 363,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,399.20x = 1,491,814.80 × 363,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,399.20x = 541,994,218,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,994,218,617.60/994,399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,046.92

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