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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,465.80, 1,479,698.70 and 720,745.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,465.80, 1,479,698.70 and 720,745.30 is: 1,081,117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,465.80 : 1,479,698.70 = 720,745.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,465.80/1,479,698.70 = 720,745.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,465.80x = 1,479,698.70 × 720,745.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,465.80x = 1,066,485,883,441.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,485,883,441.11/986,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,117.95

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