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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,377, 1,121,054.97 and 347,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,377, 1,121,054.97 and 347,794.28 is: 521,686.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,377 : 1,121,054.97 = 347,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,377/1,121,054.97 = 347,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,377x = 1,121,054.97 × 347,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,377x = 389,896,506,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,896,506,131.57/747,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,686.52

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