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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652,128.80, 3,978,193.20 and 879,200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652,128.80, 3,978,193.20 and 879,200.80 is: 1,318,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652,128.80 : 3,978,193.20 = 879,200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652,128.80/3,978,193.20 = 879,200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652,128.80x = 3,978,193.20 × 879,200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652,128.80x = 3,497,630,643,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,630,643,994.56/2,652,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,801.20

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