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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,457.70, 1,475,186.55 and 983,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,457.70, 1,475,186.55 and 983,457.70 is: 1,475,186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,457.70 : 1,475,186.55 = 983,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,457.70/1,475,186.55 = 983,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,457.70x = 1,475,186.55 × 983,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,457.70x = 1,450,783,571,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,783,571,533.94/983,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,186.55

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