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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972,747.80, 2,958,246.90 and 908,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972,747.80, 2,958,246.90 and 908,116.20 is: 1,361,771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972,747.80 : 2,958,246.90 = 908,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972,747.80/2,958,246.90 = 908,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972,747.80x = 2,958,246.90 × 908,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972,747.80x = 2,686,431,933,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,431,933,489.78/1,972,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,771.60

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