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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,048.02, 1,124,838.54 and 251,295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,048.02, 1,124,838.54 and 251,295.38 is: 376,864.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,048.02 : 1,124,838.54 = 251,295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,048.02/1,124,838.54 = 251,295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,048.02x = 1,124,838.54 × 251,295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,048.02x = 282,666,722,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,666,722,723.75/750,048.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,864.84

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