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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,394.63, 1,122,576.03 and 242,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,394.63, 1,122,576.03 and 242,954.88 is: 364,427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,394.63 : 1,122,576.03 = 242,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,394.63/1,122,576.03 = 242,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,394.63x = 1,122,576.03 × 242,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,394.63x = 272,735,324,659.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,735,324,659.53/748,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,427.16

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