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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,847.65, 1,495,271.48 and 996,847.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,847.65, 1,495,271.48 and 996,847.65 is: 1,495,271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,847.65 : 1,495,271.48 = 996,847.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,847.65/1,495,271.48 = 996,847.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,847.65x = 1,495,271.48 × 996,847.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,847.65x = 1,490,557,855,965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,557,855,965.78/996,847.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,271.48

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