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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,192.64, 1,125,405.60 and 251,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,192.64, 1,125,405.60 and 251,440 is: 377,199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,192.64 : 1,125,405.60 = 251,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,192.64/1,125,405.60 = 251,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,192.64x = 1,125,405.60 × 251,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,192.64x = 282,971,984,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,971,984,064/750,192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,199.09

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