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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,252.82, 1,476,060.09 and 377,008.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,252.82, 1,476,060.09 and 377,008.82 is: 565,390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,252.82 : 1,476,060.09 = 377,008.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,252.82/1,476,060.09 = 377,008.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,252.82x = 1,476,060.09 × 377,008.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,252.82x = 556,487,670,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,487,670,894.95/984,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,390.99

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