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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,603.52, 1,472,404.16 and 316,755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,603.52, 1,472,404.16 and 316,755.52 is: 475,132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,603.52 : 1,472,404.16 = 316,755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,603.52/1,472,404.16 = 316,755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,603.52x = 1,472,404.16 × 316,755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,603.52x = 466,392,145,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,392,145,350.96/981,603.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,132.92

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