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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,479.70, 1,494,427.95 and 356,709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,479.70, 1,494,427.95 and 356,709.30 is: 534,959.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,479.70 : 1,494,427.95 = 356,709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,479.70/1,494,427.95 = 356,709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,479.70x = 1,494,427.95 × 356,709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,479.70x = 533,076,347,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,076,347,944.94/996,479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,959.57

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