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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,003.74, 1,375,858.13 and 544,294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,003.74, 1,375,858.13 and 544,294.74 is: 751,122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,003.74 : 1,375,858.13 = 544,294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,003.74/1,375,858.13 = 544,294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,003.74x = 1,375,858.13 × 544,294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,003.74x = 748,872,343,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,872,343,145.24/997,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,122.90

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