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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498,392, 3,747,691.68 and 725,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498,392, 3,747,691.68 and 725,464 is: 1,088,226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498,392 : 3,747,691.68 = 725,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498,392/3,747,691.68 = 725,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498,392x = 3,747,691.68 × 725,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498,392x = 2,718,815,396,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,815,396,939.52/2,498,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088,226.11

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