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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,019.70, 1,497,029.55 and 887,794.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,019.70, 1,497,029.55 and 887,794.90 is: 1,331,692.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,019.70 : 1,497,029.55 = 887,794.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,019.70/1,497,029.55 = 887,794.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,019.70x = 1,497,029.55 × 887,794.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,019.70x = 1,329,055,199,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,055,199,639.30/998,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,692.35

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