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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,672.91, 1,477,009.37 and 310,806.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,672.91, 1,477,009.37 and 310,806.78 is: 466,210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,672.91 : 1,477,009.37 = 310,806.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,672.91/1,477,009.37 = 310,806.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,672.91x = 1,477,009.37 × 310,806.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,672.91x = 459,064,526,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,064,526,319.53/984,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,210.17

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