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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,129.16, 1,035,179.50 and 405,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,129.16, 1,035,179.50 and 405,965.40 is: 560,232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,129.16 : 1,035,179.50 = 405,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,129.16/1,035,179.50 = 405,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,129.16x = 1,035,179.50 × 405,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,129.16x = 420,247,059,789.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,247,059,789.30/750,129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,232.93

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