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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,649.40, 1,124,862.90 and 328,967.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,649.40, 1,124,862.90 and 328,967.80 is: 493,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,649.40 : 1,124,862.90 = 328,967.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,649.40/1,124,862.90 = 328,967.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,649.40x = 1,124,862.90 × 328,967.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,649.40x = 370,043,673,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,043,673,514.62/749,649.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,622.32

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