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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,884.75, 1,492,642.52 and 355,174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,884.75, 1,492,642.52 and 355,174.56 is: 532,874.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,884.75 : 1,492,642.52 = 355,174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,884.75/1,492,642.52 = 355,174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,884.75x = 1,492,642.52 × 355,174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,884.75x = 530,148,648,502.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,148,648,502.42/994,884.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,874.43

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