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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,318.30, 1,495,977.30 and 249,364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,318.30, 1,495,977.30 and 249,364.30 is: 374,046.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,318.30 : 1,495,977.30 = 249,364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,318.30/1,495,977.30 = 249,364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,318.30x = 1,495,977.30 × 249,364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,318.30x = 373,043,332,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,043,332,230.39/997,318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,046.41

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