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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182,792, 1,632,254.40 and 646,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182,792, 1,632,254.40 and 646,248 is: 891,823.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182,792 : 1,632,254.40 = 646,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182,792/1,632,254.40 = 646,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182,792x = 1,632,254.40 × 646,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182,792x = 1,054,841,141,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,841,141,491.20/1,182,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,823.03

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