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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,253.32, 1,476,060.84 and 377,009.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,253.32, 1,476,060.84 and 377,009.32 is: 565,391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,253.32 : 1,476,060.84 = 377,009.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,253.32/1,476,060.84 = 377,009.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,253.32x = 1,476,060.84 × 377,009.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,253.32x = 556,488,691,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,488,691,681.98/984,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,391.74

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