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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,388.76, 1,499,188.14 and 325,522.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,388.76, 1,499,188.14 and 325,522.58 is: 488,318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,388.76 : 1,499,188.14 = 325,522.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,388.76/1,499,188.14 = 325,522.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,388.76x = 1,499,188.14 × 325,522.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,388.76x = 488,019,591,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,019,591,238.20/999,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,318.07

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