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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,574.80, 1,495,080.90 and 322,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,574.80, 1,495,080.90 and 322,541.40 is: 483,882.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,574.80 : 1,495,080.90 = 322,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,574.80/1,495,080.90 = 322,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,574.80x = 1,495,080.90 × 322,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,574.80x = 482,225,486,599.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,225,486,599.26/996,574.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,882.88

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