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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,530.70, 1,473,843.60 and 584,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,530.70, 1,473,843.60 and 584,965.80 is: 875,694.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,530.70 : 1,473,843.60 = 584,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,530.70/1,473,843.60 = 584,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,530.70x = 1,473,843.60 × 584,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,530.70x = 862,148,100,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,148,100,548.88/984,530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,694.48

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