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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,303.94, 1,495,955.85 and 249,349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,303.94, 1,495,955.85 and 249,349.94 is: 374,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,303.94 : 1,495,955.85 = 249,349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,303.94/1,495,955.85 = 249,349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,303.94x = 1,495,955.85 × 249,349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,303.94x = 373,016,504,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,016,504,244.98/997,303.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,024.90

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