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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,240.57, 1,124,794.89 and 244,499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,240.57, 1,124,794.89 and 244,499.56 is: 366,564.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,240.57 : 1,124,794.89 = 244,499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,240.57/1,124,794.89 = 244,499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,240.57x = 1,124,794.89 × 244,499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,240.57x = 275,011,852,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,011,852,883.26/750,240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,564.89

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