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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,341.52, 1,122,512.28 and 274,822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,341.52, 1,122,512.28 and 274,822 is: 412,233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,341.52 : 1,122,512.28 = 274,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,341.52/1,122,512.28 = 274,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,341.52x = 1,122,512.28 × 274,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,341.52x = 308,491,069,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,491,069,814.16/748,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,233.00

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