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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,272,003.70, 1,495,908,005.55 and 997,272,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,272,003.70, 1,495,908,005.55 and 997,272,003.70 is: 1,495,908,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,272,003.70 : 1,495,908,005.55 = 997,272,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,272,003.70/1,495,908,005.55 = 997,272,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,272,003.70x = 1,495,908,005.55 × 997,272,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,272,003.70x = 1,491,827,174,045,719,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,827,174,045,719,296/997,272,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,908,005.55

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