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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,969.60, 1,469,954.40 and 419,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,969.60, 1,469,954.40 and 419,060.80 is: 628,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,969.60 : 1,469,954.40 = 419,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,969.60/1,469,954.40 = 419,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,969.60x = 1,469,954.40 × 419,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,969.60x = 616,000,266,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,000,266,827.52/979,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,591.20

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