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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,858,323.38, 8,788,316.94 and 1,815,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,858,323.38, 8,788,316.94 and 1,815,129 is: 2,722,951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,858,323.38 : 8,788,316.94 = 1,815,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,858,323.38/8,788,316.94 = 1,815,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,858,323.38x = 8,788,316.94 × 1,815,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,858,323.38x = 15,951,928,938,985.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951,928,938,985.26/5,858,323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722,951.24

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