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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,226.24, 1,122,923 and 494,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,226.24, 1,122,923 and 494,270.16 is: 739,813.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,226.24 : 1,122,923 = 494,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,226.24/1,122,923 = 494,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,226.24x = 1,122,923 × 494,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,226.24x = 555,027,330,877.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,027,330,877.68/750,226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,813.27

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