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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,810.73, 1,495,481.21 and 709,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,810.73, 1,495,481.21 and 709,162.32 is: 1,062,865.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,810.73 : 1,495,481.21 = 709,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,810.73/1,495,481.21 = 709,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,810.73x = 1,495,481.21 × 709,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,810.73x = 1,060,538,914,508.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,538,914,508.97/997,810.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,865.82

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