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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,875.80, 1,483,313.70 and 615,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,875.80, 1,483,313.70 and 615,627.80 is: 923,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,875.80 : 1,483,313.70 = 615,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,875.80/1,483,313.70 = 615,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,875.80x = 1,483,313.70 × 615,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,875.80x = 913,169,149,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,169,149,840.86/988,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,441.70

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