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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,903.70, 1,495,501.35 and 322,870.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,903.70, 1,495,501.35 and 322,870.30 is: 484,352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,903.70 : 1,495,501.35 = 322,870.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,903.70/1,495,501.35 = 322,870.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,903.70x = 1,495,501.35 × 322,870.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,903.70x = 482,852,969,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,852,969,524.91/996,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,352.67

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