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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849,229.64, 4,274,066.70 and 827,506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849,229.64, 4,274,066.70 and 827,506.60 is: 1,241,324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849,229.64 : 4,274,066.70 = 827,506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849,229.64/4,274,066.70 = 827,506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849,229.64x = 4,274,066.70 × 827,506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849,229.64x = 3,536,818,403,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,818,403,090.22/2,849,229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,324.45

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