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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,369, 1,569,568.26 and 298,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,369, 1,569,568.26 and 298,415 is: 447,626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,369 : 1,569,568.26 = 298,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,369/1,569,568.26 = 298,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,369x = 1,569,568.26 × 298,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,369x = 468,382,712,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,382,712,307.90/1,046,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,626.71

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