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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,940.95, 1,495,411.43 and 729,252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,940.95, 1,495,411.43 and 729,252.15 is: 1,093,878.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,940.95 : 1,495,411.43 = 729,252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,940.95/1,495,411.43 = 729,252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,940.95x = 1,495,411.43 × 729,252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,940.95x = 1,090,531,996,815.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,531,996,815.81/996,940.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,878.23

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