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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332,261, 1,838,520.18 and 728,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332,261, 1,838,520.18 and 728,649 is: 1,005,535.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332,261 : 1,838,520.18 = 728,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332,261/1,838,520.18 = 728,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332,261x = 1,838,520.18 × 728,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332,261x = 1,339,635,890,636.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,635,890,636.82/1,332,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,535.62

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