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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,642.80, 1,482,964.20 and 988,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,642.80, 1,482,964.20 and 988,642.80 is: 1,482,964.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,642.80 : 1,482,964.20 = 988,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,642.80/1,482,964.20 = 988,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,642.80x = 1,482,964.20 × 988,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,642.80x = 1,466,121,878,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,121,878,987.76/988,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,964.20

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