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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,694.68, 1,492,483.04 and 521,267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,694.68, 1,492,483.04 and 521,267.48 is: 782,132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,694.68 : 1,492,483.04 = 521,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,694.68/1,492,483.04 = 521,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,694.68x = 1,492,483.04 × 521,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,694.68x = 777,982,873,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,982,873,203.54/994,694.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,132.34

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