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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,692.80, 1,495,039.20 and 996,692.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,692.80, 1,495,039.20 and 996,692.80 is: 1,495,039.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,692.80 : 1,495,039.20 = 996,692.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,692.80/1,495,039.20 = 996,692.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,692.80x = 1,495,039.20 × 996,692.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,692.80x = 1,490,094,806,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,094,806,357.76/996,692.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,039.20

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