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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,692.04, 1,495,234.98 and 365,611.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,692.04, 1,495,234.98 and 365,611.32 is: 548,489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,692.04 : 1,495,234.98 = 365,611.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,692.04/1,495,234.98 = 365,611.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,692.04x = 1,495,234.98 × 365,611.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,692.04x = 546,674,834,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,674,834,747.97/996,692.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,489.22

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