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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,413.70, 1,494,814.95 and 427,793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,413.70, 1,494,814.95 and 427,793.70 is: 641,774.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,413.70 : 1,494,814.95 = 427,793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,413.70/1,494,814.95 = 427,793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,413.70x = 1,494,814.95 × 427,793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,413.70x = 639,472,418,275.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,472,418,275.82/996,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,774.01

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