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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,545.71, 1,125,820.85 and 181,924.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,545.71, 1,125,820.85 and 181,924.58 is: 272,887.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,545.71 : 1,125,820.85 = 181,924.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,545.71/1,125,820.85 = 181,924.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,545.71x = 1,125,820.85 × 181,924.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,545.71x = 204,814,478,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,814,478,752.77/750,545.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,887.42

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