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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,131.17, 1,124,060.18 and 496,503.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,131.17, 1,124,060.18 and 496,503.03 is: 744,002.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,131.17 : 1,124,060.18 = 496,503.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,131.17/1,124,060.18 = 496,503.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,131.17x = 1,124,060.18 × 496,503.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,131.17x = 558,099,287,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,099,287,005.06/750,131.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,002.26

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