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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,118.96, 1,123,833.96 and 250,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,118.96, 1,123,833.96 and 250,470 is: 375,757.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,118.96 : 1,123,833.96 = 250,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,118.96/1,123,833.96 = 250,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,118.96x = 1,123,833.96 × 250,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,118.96x = 281,486,691,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,486,691,961.20/749,118.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,757.00

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