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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,795.40, 1,285,568.70 and 858,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,795.40, 1,285,568.70 and 858,795.40 is: 1,285,568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,795.40 : 1,285,568.70 = 858,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,795.40/1,285,568.70 = 858,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,795.40x = 1,285,568.70 × 858,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,795.40x = 1,104,040,485,943.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,040,485,943.98/858,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,568.70

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