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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,449.80, 1,479,674.70 and 355,384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,449.80, 1,479,674.70 and 355,384.20 is: 533,076.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,449.80 : 1,479,674.70 = 355,384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,449.80/1,479,674.70 = 355,384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,449.80x = 1,479,674.70 × 355,384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,449.80x = 525,853,009,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,853,009,519.74/986,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,076.30

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