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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032,916, 1,549,432.32 and 368,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032,916, 1,549,432.32 and 368,068 is: 552,122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032,916 : 1,549,432.32 = 368,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032,916/1,549,432.32 = 368,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032,916x = 1,549,432.32 × 368,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032,916x = 570,296,455,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,296,455,157.76/1,032,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,122.78

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