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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032,912, 1,549,426.32 and 368,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032,912, 1,549,426.32 and 368,064 is: 552,116.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032,912 : 1,549,426.32 = 368,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032,912/1,549,426.32 = 368,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032,912x = 1,549,426.32 × 368,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032,912x = 570,288,049,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,288,049,044.48/1,032,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,116.78

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