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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092,464, 1,638,696.96 and 304,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092,464, 1,638,696.96 and 304,496 is: 456,744.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092,464 : 1,638,696.96 = 304,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092,464/1,638,696.96 = 304,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092,464x = 1,638,696.96 × 304,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092,464x = 498,976,669,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,976,669,532.16/1,092,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,744.27

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