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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896,548.80, 4,344,823.20 and 766,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,896,548.80, 4,344,823.20 and 766,848.20 is: 1,150,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896,548.80 : 4,344,823.20 = 766,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896,548.80/4,344,823.20 = 766,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896,548.80x = 4,344,823.20 × 766,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896,548.80x = 3,331,819,850,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,819,850,238.24/2,896,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,272.30

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