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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,404.32, 1,494,843.63 and 322,485.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,404.32, 1,494,843.63 and 322,485.63 is: 483,805.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,404.32 : 1,494,843.63 = 322,485.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,404.32/1,494,843.63 = 322,485.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,404.32x = 1,494,843.63 × 322,485.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,404.32x = 482,065,589,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,065,589,772.04/996,404.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,805.20

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