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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,460.80, 1,472,858.40 and 983,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,460.80, 1,472,858.40 and 983,460.80 is: 1,472,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,460.80 : 1,472,858.40 = 983,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,460.80/1,472,858.40 = 983,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,460.80x = 1,472,858.40 × 983,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,460.80x = 1,448,498,500,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,498,500,350.72/983,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,858.40

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