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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532,133.72, 3,796,982.34 and 848,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532,133.72, 3,796,982.34 and 848,059.48 is: 1,271,681.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532,133.72 : 3,796,982.34 = 848,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532,133.72/3,796,982.34 = 848,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532,133.72x = 3,796,982.34 × 848,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532,133.72x = 3,220,066,868,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,066,868,829.58/2,532,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,681.21

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