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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,849.15, 1,495,273.73 and 996,849.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,849.15, 1,495,273.73 and 996,849.15 is: 1,495,273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,849.15 : 1,495,273.73 = 996,849.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,849.15/1,495,273.73 = 996,849.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,849.15x = 1,495,273.73 × 996,849.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,849.15x = 1,490,562,346,767.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,562,346,767.83/996,849.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,273.73

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