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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,273.88, 1,498,930.26 and 367,862.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,273.88, 1,498,930.26 and 367,862.68 is: 551,801.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,273.88 : 1,498,930.26 = 367,862.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,273.88/1,498,930.26 = 367,862.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,273.88x = 1,498,930.26 × 367,862.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,273.88x = 551,400,502,576.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,400,502,576.70/999,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,801.18

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