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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,723.40, 1,477,333.92 and 274,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,723.40, 1,477,333.92 and 274,751 is: 412,195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,723.40 : 1,477,333.92 = 274,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,723.40/1,477,333.92 = 274,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,723.40x = 1,477,333.92 × 274,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,723.40x = 405,898,971,853.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,898,971,853.92/984,723.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,195.92

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