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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,336.96, 1,121,472 and 544,556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,336.96, 1,121,472 and 544,556.16 is: 817,174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,336.96 : 1,121,472 = 544,556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,336.96/1,121,472 = 544,556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,336.96x = 1,121,472 × 544,556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,336.96x = 610,704,485,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,704,485,867.52/747,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,174.20

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