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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,901.06, 1,377,104 and 539,015.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,901.06, 1,377,104 and 539,015.62 is: 743,841.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,901.06 : 1,377,104 = 539,015.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,901.06/1,377,104 = 539,015.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,901.06x = 1,377,104 × 539,015.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,901.06x = 742,280,566,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,280,566,364.48/997,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,841.85

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