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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,000.60, 1,494,000.90 and 248,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,000.60, 1,494,000.90 and 248,046.60 is: 372,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,000.60 : 1,494,000.90 = 248,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,000.60/1,494,000.90 = 248,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,000.60x = 1,494,000.90 × 248,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,000.60x = 370,581,843,641.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,581,843,641.94/996,000.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,069.90

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