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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,848.65, 1,495,272.98 and 996,848.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,848.65, 1,495,272.98 and 996,848.65 is: 1,495,272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,848.65 : 1,495,272.98 = 996,848.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,848.65/1,495,272.98 = 996,848.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,848.65x = 1,495,272.98 × 996,848.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,848.65x = 1,490,560,851,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,560,851,494.48/996,848.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,272.98

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