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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,705, 1,477,057.95 and 310,854.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,705, 1,477,057.95 and 310,854.57 is: 466,282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,705 : 1,477,057.95 = 310,854.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,705/1,477,057.95 = 310,854.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,705x = 1,477,057.95 × 310,854.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,705x = 459,150,213,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,150,213,912.33/984,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,282.00

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