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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,262.61, 1,125,392.22 and 579,732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,262.61, 1,125,392.22 and 579,732.32 is: 869,597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,262.61 : 1,125,392.22 = 579,732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,262.61/1,125,392.22 = 579,732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,262.61x = 1,125,392.22 × 579,732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,262.61x = 652,426,242,610.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,426,242,610.55/750,262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,597.17

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