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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,447.80, 1,479,671.70 and 355,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,447.80, 1,479,671.70 and 355,382.20 is: 533,073.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,447.80 : 1,479,671.70 = 355,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,447.80/1,479,671.70 = 355,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,447.80x = 1,479,671.70 × 355,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,447.80x = 525,848,984,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,848,984,023.74/986,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,073.30

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