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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670,757.86, 4,003,337.43 and 986,787.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670,757.86, 4,003,337.43 and 986,787.30 is: 1,479,146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670,757.86 : 4,003,337.43 = 986,787.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670,757.86/4,003,337.43 = 986,787.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670,757.86x = 4,003,337.43 × 986,787.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670,757.86x = 3,950,442,533,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,442,533,538.64/2,670,757.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,146.65

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