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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,967.80, 1,477,451.70 and 652,543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,967.80, 1,477,451.70 and 652,543.80 is: 978,815.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,967.80 : 1,477,451.70 = 652,543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,967.80/1,477,451.70 = 652,543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,967.80x = 1,477,451.70 × 652,543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,967.80x = 964,101,946,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,101,946,634.46/984,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,815.70

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