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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985,002.80, 1,477,504.46 and 237,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985,002.80, 1,477,504.46 and 237,048.80 is: 355,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,002.80 : 1,477,504.46 = 237,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,002.80/1,477,504.46 = 237,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,002.80x = 1,477,504.46 × 237,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,002.80x = 350,240,652,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,240,652,442.75/985,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,573.26

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