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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344,284, 1,855,117.68 and 740,659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344,284, 1,855,117.68 and 740,659.04 is: 1,022,112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344,284 : 1,855,117.68 = 740,659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344,284/1,855,117.68 = 740,659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344,284x = 1,855,117.68 × 740,659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344,284x = 1,374,009,679,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,009,679,955.83/1,344,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022,112.65

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