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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,033.81, 1,498,547.64 and 359,336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,033.81, 1,498,547.64 and 359,336.54 is: 539,003.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,033.81 : 1,498,547.64 = 359,336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,033.81/1,498,547.64 = 359,336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,033.81x = 1,498,547.64 × 359,336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,033.81x = 538,482,916,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,482,916,490.03/999,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,003.70

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