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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,448.80, 1,479,673.20 and 355,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,448.80, 1,479,673.20 and 355,383.20 is: 533,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,448.80 : 1,479,673.20 = 355,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,448.80/1,479,673.20 = 355,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,448.80x = 1,479,673.20 × 355,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,448.80x = 525,850,996,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,850,996,770.24/986,448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,074.80

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