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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,603.90, 1,494,711.45 and 322,521.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,603.90, 1,494,711.45 and 322,521.90 is: 483,719.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,603.90 : 1,494,711.45 = 322,521.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,603.90/1,494,711.45 = 322,521.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,603.90x = 1,494,711.45 × 322,521.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,603.90x = 482,077,176,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,077,176,805.76/996,603.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,719.94

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