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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230,563.80, 1,842,735.30 and 981,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230,563.80, 1,842,735.30 and 981,731.80 is: 1,470,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230,563.80 : 1,842,735.30 = 981,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230,563.80/1,842,735.30 = 981,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230,563.80x = 1,842,735.30 × 981,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230,563.80x = 1,809,071,842,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,071,842,992.54/1,230,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,116.25

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