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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,962.72, 1,477,707.24 and 353,882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,962.72, 1,477,707.24 and 353,882 is: 530,917.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,962.72 : 1,477,707.24 = 353,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,962.72/1,477,707.24 = 353,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,962.72x = 1,477,707.24 × 353,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,962.72x = 522,933,993,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,933,993,505.68/984,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,917.55

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