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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,641.80, 1,496,462.70 and 682,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,641.80, 1,496,462.70 and 682,713.80 is: 1,024,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,641.80 : 1,496,462.70 = 682,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,641.80/1,496,462.70 = 682,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,641.80x = 1,496,462.70 × 682,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,641.80x = 1,021,655,736,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,655,736,475.26/997,641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024,070.70

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