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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,468.60, 1,490,766.30 and 864,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,468.60, 1,490,766.30 and 864,811.20 is: 1,293,800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,468.60 : 1,490,766.30 = 864,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,468.60/1,490,766.30 = 864,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,468.60x = 1,490,766.30 × 864,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,468.60x = 1,289,231,392,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,231,392,822.56/996,468.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293,800.32

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