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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,884.68, 1,474,325.82 and 309,024.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,884.68, 1,474,325.82 and 309,024.84 is: 463,536.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,884.68 : 1,474,325.82 = 309,024.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,884.68/1,474,325.82 = 309,024.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,884.68x = 1,474,325.82 × 309,024.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,884.68x = 455,603,300,633.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,603,300,633.37/982,884.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,536.88

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