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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,486.60, 1,848,729.90 and 826,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,486.60, 1,848,729.90 and 826,579.40 is: 1,239,869.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,486.60 : 1,848,729.90 = 826,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,486.60/1,848,729.90 = 826,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,486.60x = 1,848,729.90 × 826,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,486.60x = 1,528,122,051,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,122,051,504.06/1,232,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239,869.10

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