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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,404.93, 1,496,255.04 and 366,269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,404.93, 1,496,255.04 and 366,269.54 is: 549,458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,404.93 : 1,496,255.04 = 366,269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,404.93/1,496,255.04 = 366,269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,404.93x = 1,496,255.04 × 366,269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,404.93x = 548,032,637,742.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,032,637,742.21/997,404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,458.52

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