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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,803.73, 1,469,327.73 and 380,686.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,803.73, 1,469,327.73 and 380,686.02 is: 570,882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,803.73 : 1,469,327.73 = 380,686.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,803.73/1,469,327.73 = 380,686.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,803.73x = 1,469,327.73 × 380,686.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,803.73x = 559,352,525,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,352,525,609.34/979,803.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,882.22

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