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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,856.80, 1,288,285.20 and 858,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,856.80, 1,288,285.20 and 858,856.80 is: 1,288,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,856.80 : 1,288,285.20 = 858,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,856.80/1,288,285.20 = 858,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,856.80x = 1,288,285.20 × 858,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,856.80x = 1,106,452,504,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,452,504,359.36/858,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,285.20

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