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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,673.80, 1,496,510.70 and 997,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,673.80, 1,496,510.70 and 997,673.80 is: 1,496,510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,673.80 : 1,496,510.70 = 997,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,673.80/1,496,510.70 = 997,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,673.80x = 1,496,510.70 × 997,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,673.80x = 1,493,029,516,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,029,516,809.66/997,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,510.70

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