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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,592.96, 1,085,389.52 and 250,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,592.96, 1,085,389.52 and 250,020 is: 375,030.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,592.96 : 1,085,389.52 = 250,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,592.96/1,085,389.52 = 250,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,592.96x = 1,085,389.52 × 250,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,592.96x = 271,369,087,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,369,087,790.40/723,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,030.03

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