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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742,890.40, 4,114,335.60 and 748,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742,890.40, 4,114,335.60 and 748,346.40 is: 1,122,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742,890.40 : 4,114,335.60 = 748,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742,890.40/4,114,335.60 = 748,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742,890.40x = 4,114,335.60 × 748,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742,890.40x = 3,078,948,234,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,948,234,651.84/2,742,890.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,519.60

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