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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,837.70, 1,495,256.55 and 996,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,837.70, 1,495,256.55 and 996,837.70 is: 1,495,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,837.70 : 1,495,256.55 = 996,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,837.70/1,495,256.55 = 996,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,837.70x = 1,495,256.55 × 996,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,837.70x = 1,490,528,100,211.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,528,100,211.94/996,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,256.55

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