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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,334.62, 1,498,988.52 and 241,169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,334.62, 1,498,988.52 and 241,169.76 is: 361,751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,334.62 : 1,498,988.52 = 241,169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,334.62/1,498,988.52 = 241,169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,334.62x = 1,498,988.52 × 241,169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,334.62x = 361,510,701,611.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,510,701,611.16/999,334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,751.40

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