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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916,957.67, 4,375,436.51 and 787,041.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916,957.67, 4,375,436.51 and 787,041.79 is: 1,180,562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916,957.67 : 4,375,436.51 = 787,041.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916,957.67/4,375,436.51 = 787,041.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916,957.67x = 4,375,436.51 × 787,041.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916,957.67x = 3,443,651,357,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,651,357,049.36/2,916,957.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,562.68

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