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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315,483, 1,815,366.54 and 711,871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315,483, 1,815,366.54 and 711,871 is: 982,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315,483 : 1,815,366.54 = 711,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315,483/1,815,366.54 = 711,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315,483x = 1,815,366.54 × 711,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315,483x = 1,292,306,794,196.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,306,794,196.34/1,315,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,381.98

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