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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,452, 1,569,692.76 and 298,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,452, 1,569,692.76 and 298,498 is: 447,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,452 : 1,569,692.76 = 298,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,452/1,569,692.76 = 298,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,452x = 1,569,692.76 × 298,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,452x = 468,550,149,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,550,149,474.48/1,046,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,751.21

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