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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,882.40, 1,470,230.10 and 381,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,882.40, 1,470,230.10 and 381,644.40 is: 572,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,882.40 : 1,470,230.10 = 381,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,882.40/1,470,230.10 = 381,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,882.40x = 1,470,230.10 × 381,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,882.40x = 561,105,084,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,105,084,376.44/980,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,041.14

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