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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264,986.79, 4,897,464.80 and 836,135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264,986.79, 4,897,464.80 and 836,135.34 is: 1,254,199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264,986.79 : 4,897,464.80 = 836,135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264,986.79/4,897,464.80 = 836,135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264,986.79x = 4,897,464.80 × 836,135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264,986.79x = 4,094,943,391,505.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,943,391,505.36/3,264,986.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,199.07

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