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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,543.90, 1,495,034.55 and 322,656.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,543.90, 1,495,034.55 and 322,656.30 is: 484,055.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,543.90 : 1,495,034.55 = 322,656.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,543.90/1,495,034.55 = 322,656.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,543.90x = 1,495,034.55 × 322,656.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,543.90x = 482,382,316,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,382,316,275.17/996,543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,055.26

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