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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,491.70, 1,476,737.55 and 236,537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,491.70, 1,476,737.55 and 236,537.70 is: 354,806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,491.70 : 1,476,737.55 = 236,537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,491.70/1,476,737.55 = 236,537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,491.70x = 1,476,737.55 × 236,537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,491.70x = 349,304,103,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,304,103,580.64/984,491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,806.55

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