Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,004.88, 1,471,880.92 and 341,379.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 981,004.88, 1,471,880.92 and 341,379.68 is: 512,199.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
981,004.88 : 1,471,880.92 = 341,379.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
981,004.88/1,471,880.92 = 341,379.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
981,004.88x = 1,471,880.92 × 341,379.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
981,004.88x = 502,470,237,467.71 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,470,237,467.71/981,004.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,199.53
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