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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584,550.81, 3,877,404.38 and 787,574.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584,550.81, 3,877,404.38 and 787,574.91 is: 1,181,538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584,550.81 : 3,877,404.38 = 787,574.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584,550.81/3,877,404.38 = 787,574.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584,550.81x = 3,877,404.38 × 787,574.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584,550.81x = 3,053,746,401,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,746,401,674.23/2,584,550.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181,538.55

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