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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244,283.20, 1,864,888.80 and 844,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244,283.20, 1,864,888.80 and 844,923.20 is: 1,266,341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244,283.20 : 1,864,888.80 = 844,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244,283.20/1,864,888.80 = 844,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244,283.20x = 1,864,888.80 × 844,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244,283.20x = 1,575,687,812,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,687,812,540.16/1,244,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,341.79

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