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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,402.32, 1,494,840.63 and 322,483.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,402.32, 1,494,840.63 and 322,483.63 is: 483,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,402.32 : 1,494,840.63 = 322,483.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,402.32/1,494,840.63 = 322,483.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,402.32x = 1,494,840.63 × 322,483.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,402.32x = 482,061,632,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,061,632,633.89/996,402.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,802.20

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