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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214,329, 1,821,581 and 466,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214,329, 1,821,581 and 466,375 is: 699,596.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214,329 : 1,821,581 = 466,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214,329/1,821,581 = 466,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214,329x = 1,821,581 × 466,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214,329x = 849,539,838,875
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,539,838,875/1,214,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,596.11

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