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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,300.02, 4,494,668.73 and 866,395.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,300.02, 4,494,668.73 and 866,395.30 is: 1,299,656.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,300.02 : 4,494,668.73 = 866,395.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,300.02/4,494,668.73 = 866,395.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,300.02x = 4,494,668.73 × 866,395.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,300.02x = 3,894,159,862,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,159,862,728.97/2,996,300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,656.19

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