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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,498.91, 1,125,958.79 and 301,535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,498.91, 1,125,958.79 and 301,535.01 is: 452,387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,498.91 : 1,125,958.79 = 301,535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,498.91/1,125,958.79 = 301,535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,498.91x = 1,125,958.79 × 301,535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,498.91x = 339,515,995,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,515,995,756.08/750,498.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,387.06

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