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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,309.98, 1,470,714.44 and 575,844.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,309.98, 1,470,714.44 and 575,844.22 is: 863,912.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,309.98 : 1,470,714.44 = 575,844.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,309.98/1,470,714.44 = 575,844.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,309.98x = 1,470,714.44 × 575,844.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,309.98x = 846,902,408,503.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,902,408,503.71/980,309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,912.87

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