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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,028, 1,554,130.02 and 288,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,028, 1,554,130.02 and 288,074 is: 432,135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,028 : 1,554,130.02 = 288,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,028/1,554,130.02 = 288,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,028x = 1,554,130.02 × 288,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,028x = 447,704,451,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,704,451,381.48/1,036,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,135.47

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