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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,115.64, 1,034,954.88 and 427,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,115.64, 1,034,954.88 and 427,708.16 is: 590,120.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,115.64 : 1,034,954.88 = 427,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,115.64/1,034,954.88 = 427,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,115.64x = 1,034,954.88 × 427,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,115.64x = 442,658,647,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,658,647,407.82/750,115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,120.54

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