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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,820, 1,034,751.60 and 410,288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,820, 1,034,751.60 and 410,288.25 is: 566,197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,820 : 1,034,751.60 = 410,288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,820/1,034,751.60 = 410,288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,820x = 1,034,751.60 × 410,288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,820x = 424,546,423,148.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,546,423,148.70/749,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,197.79

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