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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,370, 1,569,569.76 and 298,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,370, 1,569,569.76 and 298,416 is: 447,628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,370 : 1,569,569.76 = 298,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,370/1,569,569.76 = 298,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,370x = 1,569,569.76 × 298,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,370x = 468,384,729,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,384,729,500.16/1,046,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,628.21

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