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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448,651, 3,670,872.90 and 851,006.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448,651, 3,670,872.90 and 851,006.52 is: 1,275,778.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448,651 : 3,670,872.90 = 851,006.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448,651/3,670,872.90 = 851,006.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448,651x = 3,670,872.90 × 851,006.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448,651x = 3,123,936,771,991.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,936,771,991.31/2,448,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,778.69

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