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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488,348, 2,232,522.12 and 437,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488,348, 2,232,522.12 and 437,724 is: 656,586.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488,348 : 2,232,522.12 = 437,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488,348/2,232,522.12 = 437,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488,348x = 2,232,522.12 × 437,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488,348x = 977,228,512,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,228,512,454.88/1,488,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,586.04

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