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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,399.48, 1,375,064.46 and 543,715.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,399.48, 1,375,064.46 and 543,715.32 is: 750,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,399.48 : 1,375,064.46 = 543,715.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,399.48/1,375,064.46 = 543,715.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,399.48x = 1,375,064.46 × 543,715.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,399.48x = 747,643,612,889.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,643,612,889.53/996,399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,345.25

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