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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,604.94, 1,471,545.45 and 560,601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,604.94, 1,471,545.45 and 560,601.42 is: 839,554.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,604.94 : 1,471,545.45 = 560,601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,604.94/1,471,545.45 = 560,601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,604.94x = 1,471,545.45 × 560,601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,604.94x = 824,950,468,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,950,468,864.54/982,604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,554.57

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