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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,096.36, 1,497,803.42 and 466,336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,096.36, 1,497,803.42 and 466,336.68 is: 699,112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,096.36 : 1,497,803.42 = 466,336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,096.36/1,497,803.42 = 466,336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,096.36x = 1,497,803.42 × 466,336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,096.36x = 698,480,674,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,480,674,175.45/999,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,112.42

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