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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,005,714.84, 1,473,202,622.04 and 360,226,720.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,005,714.84, 1,473,202,622.04 and 360,226,720.01 is: 540,411,262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,005,714.84 : 1,473,202,622.04 = 360,226,720.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,005,714.84/1,473,202,622.04 = 360,226,720.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,005,714.84x = 1,473,202,622.04 × 360,226,720.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,005,714.84x = 530,686,948,443,674,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,686,948,443,674,176/982,005,714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,411,262.81

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