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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,847.20, 1,495,270.80 and 996,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,847.20, 1,495,270.80 and 996,847.20 is: 1,495,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,847.20 : 1,495,270.80 = 996,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,847.20/1,495,270.80 = 996,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,847.20x = 1,495,270.80 × 996,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,847.20x = 1,490,556,510,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,556,510,221.76/996,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,270.80

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