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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,278.55, 1,125,596.88 and 244,840.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,278.55, 1,125,596.88 and 244,840.47 is: 367,319.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,278.55 : 1,125,596.88 = 244,840.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,278.55/1,125,596.88 = 244,840.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,278.55x = 1,125,596.88 × 244,840.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,278.55x = 275,591,669,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,591,669,129.73/750,278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,319.14

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