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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,311.60, 1,495,967.40 and 465,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,311.60, 1,495,967.40 and 465,870.60 is: 698,805.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,311.60 : 1,495,967.40 = 465,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,311.60/1,495,967.40 = 465,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,311.60x = 1,495,967.40 × 465,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,311.60x = 696,927,230,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,927,230,218.44/997,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,805.90

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