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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,077.24, 1,124,940.84 and 217,455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,077.24, 1,124,940.84 and 217,455.32 is: 326,132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,077.24 : 1,124,940.84 = 217,455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,077.24/1,124,940.84 = 217,455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,077.24x = 1,124,940.84 × 217,455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,077.24x = 244,624,370,343.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,624,370,343.27/750,077.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,132.24

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