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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,168.75, 1,125,253.13 and 224,856.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,168.75, 1,125,253.13 and 224,856.75 is: 337,285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,168.75 : 1,125,253.13 = 224,856.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,168.75/1,125,253.13 = 224,856.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,168.75x = 1,125,253.13 × 224,856.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,168.75x = 253,020,760,614.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,020,760,614.84/750,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,285.13

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