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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998,253.32, 1,496,678.72 and 349,670.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998,253.32, 1,496,678.72 and 349,670.93 is: 524,260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998,253.32 : 1,496,678.72 = 349,670.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998,253.32/1,496,678.72 = 349,670.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998,253.32x = 1,496,678.72 × 349,670.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998,253.32x = 523,345,030,701.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,345,030,701.86/998,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,260.75

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