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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,550.55, 1,035,760.25 and 406,386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,550.55, 1,035,760.25 and 406,386.72 is: 560,813.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,550.55 : 1,035,760.25 = 406,386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,550.55/1,035,760.25 = 406,386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,550.55x = 1,035,760.25 × 406,386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,550.55x = 420,919,208,671.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,919,208,671.95/750,550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,813.94

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