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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,924.73, 1,472,257.52 and 476,426.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,924.73, 1,472,257.52 and 476,426.17 is: 713,607.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,924.73 : 1,472,257.52 = 476,426.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,924.73/1,472,257.52 = 476,426.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,924.73x = 1,472,257.52 × 476,426.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,924.73x = 701,422,004,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,422,004,146.01/982,924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,607.04

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