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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,903.80, 1,472,022.90 and 604,990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,903.80, 1,472,022.90 and 604,990.20 is: 906,049.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,903.80 : 1,472,022.90 = 604,990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,903.80/1,472,022.90 = 604,990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,903.80x = 1,472,022.90 × 604,990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,903.80x = 890,559,428,675.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,559,428,675.58/982,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906,049.43

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