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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,322, 1,035,347.92 and 428,012.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,322, 1,035,347.92 and 428,012.86 is: 590,602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,322 : 1,035,347.92 = 428,012.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,322/1,035,347.92 = 428,012.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,322x = 1,035,347.92 × 428,012.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,322x = 443,142,224,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,142,224,334.25/750,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,602.73

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