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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,112.80, 1,125,278.64 and 217,636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,112.80, 1,125,278.64 and 217,636.80 is: 326,486.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,112.80 : 1,125,278.64 = 217,636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,112.80/1,125,278.64 = 217,636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,112.80x = 1,125,278.64 × 217,636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,112.80x = 244,902,042,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,902,042,317.95/750,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,486.95

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