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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642,852.61, 3,964,223.30 and 845,736.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642,852.61, 3,964,223.30 and 845,736.39 is: 1,268,586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642,852.61 : 3,964,223.30 = 845,736.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642,852.61/3,964,223.30 = 845,736.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642,852.61x = 3,964,223.30 × 845,736.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642,852.61x = 3,352,687,898,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,687,898,667.21/2,642,852.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268,586.79

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