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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,229.70, 1,569,344.55 and 983,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,229.70, 1,569,344.55 and 983,244.10 is: 1,474,866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,229.70 : 1,569,344.55 = 983,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,229.70/1,569,344.55 = 983,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,229.70x = 1,569,344.55 × 983,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,229.70x = 1,543,048,769,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,048,769,654.66/1,046,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,866.15

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