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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,410.32, 1,494,852.64 and 322,491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,410.32, 1,494,852.64 and 322,491.64 is: 483,814.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,410.32 : 1,494,852.64 = 322,491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,410.32/1,494,852.64 = 322,491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,410.32x = 1,494,852.64 × 322,491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,410.32x = 482,077,479,431.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,077,479,431.93/996,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,814.22

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