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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,866.60, 1,495,299.90 and 465,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,866.60, 1,495,299.90 and 465,425.60 is: 698,138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,866.60 : 1,495,299.90 = 465,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,866.60/1,495,299.90 = 465,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,866.60x = 1,495,299.90 × 465,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,866.60x = 695,950,853,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,950,853,137.44/996,866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,138.40

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