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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344,472, 5,017,541.28 and 980,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344,472, 5,017,541.28 and 980,568 is: 1,471,096.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344,472 : 5,017,541.28 = 980,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344,472/5,017,541.28 = 980,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344,472x = 5,017,541.28 × 980,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344,472x = 4,920,040,417,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,040,417,847.04/3,344,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,096.31

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