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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,710.70, 1,477,066.05 and 311,265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,710.70, 1,477,066.05 and 311,265.06 is: 466,897.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,710.70 : 1,477,066.05 = 311,265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,710.70/1,477,066.05 = 311,265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,710.70x = 1,477,066.05 × 311,265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,710.70x = 459,759,052,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,759,052,677.21/984,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,897.59

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