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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,662.13, 1,475,545.52 and 309,796.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,662.13, 1,475,545.52 and 309,796.13 is: 464,710.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,662.13 : 1,475,545.52 = 309,796.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,662.13/1,475,545.52 = 309,796.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,662.13x = 1,475,545.52 × 309,796.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,662.13x = 457,118,290,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,118,290,185.86/983,662.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,710.67

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