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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660,040.22, 3,990,621.41 and 862,784.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660,040.22, 3,990,621.41 and 862,784.11 is: 1,294,358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660,040.22 : 3,990,621.41 = 862,784.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660,040.22/3,990,621.41 = 862,784.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660,040.22x = 3,990,621.41 × 862,784.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660,040.22x = 3,443,044,741,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,044,741,573.80/2,660,040.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294,358.15

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