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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,611, 1,477,059.06 and 310,463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,611, 1,477,059.06 and 310,463.48 is: 465,740.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,611 : 1,477,059.06 = 310,463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,611/1,477,059.06 = 310,463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,611x = 1,477,059.06 × 310,463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,611x = 458,572,895,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,572,895,933.13/984,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,740.17

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