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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,224.94, 1,492,792.05 and 321,337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,224.94, 1,492,792.05 and 321,337.34 is: 481,991.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,224.94 : 1,492,792.05 = 321,337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,224.94/1,492,792.05 = 321,337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,224.94x = 1,492,792.05 × 321,337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,224.94x = 479,689,826,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,689,826,520.15/995,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,991.36

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