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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468,245.92, 3,702,922.92 and 870,822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468,245.92, 3,702,922.92 and 870,822.24 is: 1,306,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468,245.92 : 3,702,922.92 = 870,822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468,245.92/3,702,922.92 = 870,822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468,245.92x = 3,702,922.92 × 870,822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468,245.92x = 3,224,587,631,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,587,631,741.74/2,468,245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,428.83

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