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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,821.95, 1,495,232.93 and 996,821.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,821.95, 1,495,232.93 and 996,821.95 is: 1,495,232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,821.95 : 1,495,232.93 = 996,821.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,821.95/1,495,232.93 = 996,821.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,821.95x = 1,495,232.93 × 996,821.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,821.95x = 1,490,481,000,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,481,000,002.70/996,821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,232.93

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