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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044,223.70, 1,566,335.55 and 981,238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044,223.70, 1,566,335.55 and 981,238.10 is: 1,471,857.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044,223.70 : 1,566,335.55 = 981,238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044,223.70/1,566,335.55 = 981,238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044,223.70x = 1,566,335.55 × 981,238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044,223.70x = 1,536,948,119,044.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,948,119,044.46/1,044,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,857.15

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