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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,870.53, 1,495,305.80 and 996,870.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,870.53, 1,495,305.80 and 996,870.53 is: 1,495,305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,870.53 : 1,495,305.80 = 996,870.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,870.53/1,495,305.80 = 996,870.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,870.53x = 1,495,305.80 × 996,870.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,870.53x = 1,490,626,285,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,626,285,358.07/996,870.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,305.80

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