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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024,624, 1,536,944.64 and 359,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024,624, 1,536,944.64 and 359,776 is: 539,667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024,624 : 1,536,944.64 = 359,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024,624/1,536,944.64 = 359,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024,624x = 1,536,944.64 × 359,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024,624x = 552,955,794,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,955,794,800.64/1,024,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,667.03

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