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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319,292.40, 1,978,938.60 and 899,388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319,292.40, 1,978,938.60 and 899,388.40 is: 1,349,082.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319,292.40 : 1,978,938.60 = 899,388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319,292.40/1,978,938.60 = 899,388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319,292.40x = 1,978,938.60 × 899,388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319,292.40x = 1,779,834,421,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,834,421,152.24/1,319,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,082.60

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