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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,663, 1,122,320.58 and 275,247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,663, 1,122,320.58 and 275,247.16 is: 412,622.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,663 : 1,122,320.58 = 275,247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,663/1,122,320.58 = 275,247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,663x = 1,122,320.58 × 275,247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,663x = 308,915,552,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,915,552,254.55/748,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,622.97

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