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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,819.60, 4,495,229.40 and 866,973.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,819.60, 4,495,229.40 and 866,973.20 is: 1,300,459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,819.60 : 4,495,229.40 = 866,973.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,819.60/4,495,229.40 = 866,973.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,819.60x = 4,495,229.40 × 866,973.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,819.60x = 3,897,243,417,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,243,417,652.08/2,996,819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,459.80

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