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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,799.20, 1,279,198.80 and 747,736.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,799.20, 1,279,198.80 and 747,736.80 is: 1,121,605.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,799.20 : 1,279,198.80 = 747,736.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,799.20/1,279,198.80 = 747,736.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,799.20x = 1,279,198.80 × 747,736.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,799.20x = 956,504,017,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,504,017,275.84/852,799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,605.20

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