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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,885.60, 1,477,306.80 and 274,893.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,885.60, 1,477,306.80 and 274,893.60 is: 412,334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,885.60 : 1,477,306.80 = 274,893.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,885.60/1,477,306.80 = 274,893.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,885.60x = 1,477,306.80 × 274,893.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,885.60x = 406,102,184,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,102,184,556.48/984,885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,334.37

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