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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,867.80, 1,484,801.70 and 823,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,867.80, 1,484,801.70 and 823,979.80 is: 1,235,969.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,867.80 : 1,484,801.70 = 823,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,867.80/1,484,801.70 = 823,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,867.80x = 1,484,801.70 × 823,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,867.80x = 1,223,446,607,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,446,607,805.66/989,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,969.70

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