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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,843.45, 1,495,265.18 and 996,843.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,843.45, 1,495,265.18 and 996,843.45 is: 1,495,265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,843.45 : 1,495,265.18 = 996,843.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,843.45/1,495,265.18 = 996,843.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,843.45x = 1,495,265.18 × 996,843.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,843.45x = 1,490,545,295,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,545,295,711.85/996,843.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,265.18

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