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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,909.56, 1,483,364.34 and 357,675.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,909.56, 1,483,364.34 and 357,675.75 is: 536,513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,909.56 : 1,483,364.34 = 357,675.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,909.56/1,483,364.34 = 357,675.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,909.56x = 1,483,364.34 × 357,675.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,909.56x = 530,563,452,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,563,452,832.76/988,909.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,513.63

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