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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301,959.80, 1,952,648.10 and 855,811.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301,959.80, 1,952,648.10 and 855,811.80 is: 1,283,526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301,959.80 : 1,952,648.10 = 855,811.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301,959.80/1,952,648.10 = 855,811.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301,959.80x = 1,952,648.10 × 855,811.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301,959.80x = 1,671,099,285,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,099,285,227.58/1,301,959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,526.02

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