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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845,863.20, 2,768,794.80 and 848,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845,863.20, 2,768,794.80 and 848,591.20 is: 1,272,886.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845,863.20 : 2,768,794.80 = 848,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845,863.20/2,768,794.80 = 848,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845,863.20x = 2,768,794.80 × 848,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845,863.20x = 2,349,574,901,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,574,901,885.76/1,845,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,886.80

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