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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578,636.98, 3,867,955.47 and 895,742.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578,636.98, 3,867,955.47 and 895,742.10 is: 1,343,613.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578,636.98 : 3,867,955.47 = 895,742.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578,636.98/3,867,955.47 = 895,742.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578,636.98x = 3,867,955.47 × 895,742.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578,636.98x = 3,464,690,555,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,690,555,404.29/2,578,636.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343,613.15

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