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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,262.82, 1,125,604.98 and 301,298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,262.82, 1,125,604.98 and 301,298.97 is: 452,033.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,262.82 : 1,125,604.98 = 301,298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,262.82/1,125,604.98 = 301,298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,262.82x = 1,125,604.98 × 301,298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,262.82x = 339,143,625,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,143,625,321.89/750,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,033.10

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