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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,344.94, 1,476,640.53 and 385,228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,344.94, 1,476,640.53 and 385,228.71 is: 577,891.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,344.94 : 1,476,640.53 = 385,228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,344.94/1,476,640.53 = 385,228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,344.94x = 1,476,640.53 × 385,228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,344.94x = 568,844,326,505.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,844,326,505.62/984,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,891.25

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