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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499,741.64, 3,749,806.80 and 817,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499,741.64, 3,749,806.80 and 817,015.24 is: 1,225,586.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499,741.64 : 3,749,806.80 = 817,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499,741.64/3,749,806.80 = 817,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499,741.64x = 3,749,806.80 × 817,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499,741.64x = 3,063,649,302,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,649,302,655.63/2,499,741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,586.38

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