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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,168.70, 1,497,253.05 and 366,951.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,168.70, 1,497,253.05 and 366,951.90 is: 550,427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,168.70 : 1,497,253.05 = 366,951.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,168.70/1,497,253.05 = 366,951.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,168.70x = 1,497,253.05 × 366,951.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,168.70x = 549,419,851,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,419,851,478.30/998,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,427.85

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