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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,967.10, 1,493,344.65 and 660,169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,967.10, 1,493,344.65 and 660,169.10 is: 988,859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,967.10 : 1,493,344.65 = 660,169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,967.10/1,493,344.65 = 660,169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,967.10x = 1,493,344.65 × 660,169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,967.10x = 985,859,993,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,859,993,580.32/996,967.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,859.10

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