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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,705.62, 1,496,513.07 and 366,573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,705.62, 1,496,513.07 and 366,573.06 is: 549,842.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,705.62 : 1,496,513.07 = 366,573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,705.62/1,496,513.07 = 366,573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,705.62x = 1,496,513.07 × 366,573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,705.62x = 548,581,375,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,581,375,399.89/997,705.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,842.92

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