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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652,302.70, 3,978,031.65 and 879,374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652,302.70, 3,978,031.65 and 879,374.70 is: 1,318,922.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652,302.70 : 3,978,031.65 = 879,374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652,302.70/3,978,031.65 = 879,374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652,302.70x = 3,978,031.65 × 879,374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652,302.70x = 3,498,180,388,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,180,388,809.26/2,652,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,922.00

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