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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,084, 1,125,402.48 and 395,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,084, 1,125,402.48 and 395,083.68 is: 592,771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,084 : 1,125,402.48 = 395,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,084/1,125,402.48 = 395,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,084x = 1,125,402.48 × 395,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,084x = 444,628,153,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,628,153,279.53/750,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,771.15

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