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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552,662, 2,328,994.08 and 430,732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552,662, 2,328,994.08 and 430,732.08 is: 646,098.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552,662 : 2,328,994.08 = 430,732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552,662/2,328,994.08 = 430,732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552,662x = 2,328,994.08 × 430,732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552,662x = 1,003,172,464,386.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,172,464,386.09/1,552,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,098.42

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