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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,657.40, 1,494,986.10 and 365,489.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,657.40, 1,494,986.10 and 365,489.20 is: 548,233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,657.40 : 1,494,986.10 = 365,489.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,657.40/1,494,986.10 = 365,489.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,657.40x = 1,494,986.10 × 365,489.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,657.40x = 546,401,273,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,401,273,700.12/996,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,233.80

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