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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,397.54, 1,469,324.88 and 440,254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,397.54, 1,469,324.88 and 440,254.98 is: 659,811.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,397.54 : 1,469,324.88 = 440,254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,397.54/1,469,324.88 = 440,254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,397.54x = 1,469,324.88 × 440,254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,397.54x = 646,877,595,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,877,595,657.90/980,397.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,811.52

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