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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,443.80, 1,479,665.70 and 455,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,443.80, 1,479,665.70 and 455,002.80 is: 682,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,443.80 : 1,479,665.70 = 455,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,443.80/1,479,665.70 = 455,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,443.80x = 1,479,665.70 × 455,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,443.80x = 673,252,036,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,252,036,563.96/986,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,504.20

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