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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247,705.84, 1,721,838 and 674,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247,705.84, 1,721,838 and 674,750 is: 931,157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247,705.84 : 1,721,838 = 674,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247,705.84/1,721,838 = 674,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247,705.84x = 1,721,838 × 674,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247,705.84x = 1,161,810,190,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,810,190,500/1,247,705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,157.13

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