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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,959.49, 1,080,001.25 and 187,481.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,959.49, 1,080,001.25 and 187,481.49 is: 281,238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,959.49 : 1,080,001.25 = 187,481.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,959.49/1,080,001.25 = 187,481.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,959.49x = 1,080,001.25 × 187,481.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,959.49x = 202,480,243,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,480,243,551.86/719,959.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,238.38

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