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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062,404, 1,466,117.52 and 585,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062,404, 1,466,117.52 and 585,476 is: 807,956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062,404 : 1,466,117.52 = 585,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062,404/1,466,117.52 = 585,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062,404x = 1,466,117.52 × 585,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062,404x = 858,376,621,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,376,621,139.52/1,062,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,956.88

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