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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,407.93, 1,496,259.54 and 366,272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,407.93, 1,496,259.54 and 366,272.54 is: 549,463.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,407.93 : 1,496,259.54 = 366,272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,407.93/1,496,259.54 = 366,272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,407.93x = 1,496,259.54 × 366,272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,407.93x = 548,038,782,215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,038,782,215.03/997,407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,463.03

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