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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,978.10, 1,477,204.44 and 274,881.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,978.10, 1,477,204.44 and 274,881.34 is: 412,248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,978.10 : 1,477,204.44 = 274,881.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,978.10/1,477,204.44 = 274,881.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,978.10x = 1,477,204.44 × 274,881.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,978.10x = 406,055,935,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,055,935,921.15/984,978.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,248.69

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