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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,410.80, 1,494,616.20 and 987,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,410.80, 1,494,616.20 and 987,079.60 is: 1,480,619.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,410.80 : 1,494,616.20 = 987,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,410.80/1,494,616.20 = 987,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,410.80x = 1,494,616.20 × 987,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,410.80x = 1,475,305,160,849.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,305,160,849.52/996,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,619.40

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