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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,371.54, 1,475,171.52 and 343,477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,371.54, 1,475,171.52 and 343,477.22 is: 515,255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,371.54 : 1,475,171.52 = 343,477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,371.54/1,475,171.52 = 343,477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,371.54x = 1,475,171.52 × 343,477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,371.54x = 506,687,812,712.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,687,812,712.77/983,371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,255.72

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