Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,552, 1,570,062 and 381,704
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,046,552, 1,570,062 and 381,704 is: 572,641.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,046,552 : 1,570,062 = 381,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,046,552/1,570,062 = 381,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,046,552x = 1,570,062 × 381,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,046,552x = 599,298,945,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,298,945,648/1,046,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,641.35
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