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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,664.60, 1,479,996.90 and 355,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,664.60, 1,479,996.90 and 355,496.40 is: 533,244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,664.60 : 1,479,996.90 = 355,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,664.60/1,479,996.90 = 355,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,664.60x = 1,479,996.90 × 355,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,664.60x = 526,133,569,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,133,569,961.16/986,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,244.60

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