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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,310.80, 1,480,807.80 and 355,899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,310.80, 1,480,807.80 and 355,899.60 is: 533,792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,310.80 : 1,480,807.80 = 355,899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,310.80/1,480,807.80 = 355,899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,310.80x = 1,480,807.80 × 355,899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,310.80x = 527,018,903,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,018,903,696.88/987,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,792.30

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