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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,130, 1,569,428.28 and 381,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,130, 1,569,428.28 and 381,282 is: 572,008.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,130 : 1,569,428.28 = 381,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,130/1,569,428.28 = 381,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,130x = 1,569,428.28 × 381,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,130x = 598,394,753,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,394,753,454.96/1,046,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,008.02

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