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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,117.70, 1,492,384.95 and 355,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,117.70, 1,492,384.95 and 355,347.30 is: 532,916.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,117.70 : 1,492,384.95 = 355,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,117.70/1,492,384.95 = 355,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,117.70x = 1,492,384.95 × 355,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,117.70x = 530,314,962,543.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,314,962,543.14/995,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,916.82

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