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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296,318.40, 1,944,477.60 and 848,420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296,318.40, 1,944,477.60 and 848,420.80 is: 1,272,631.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296,318.40 : 1,944,477.60 = 848,420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296,318.40/1,944,477.60 = 848,420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296,318.40x = 1,944,477.60 × 848,420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296,318.40x = 1,649,735,240,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,735,240,974.08/1,296,318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,631.20

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