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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,145.80, 1,476,218.70 and 274,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,145.80, 1,476,218.70 and 274,283.40 is: 411,425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,145.80 : 1,476,218.70 = 274,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,145.80/1,476,218.70 = 274,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,145.80x = 1,476,218.70 × 274,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,145.80x = 404,902,284,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,902,284,179.58/984,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,425.10

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