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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,561.69, 1,125,959.17 and 252,042.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,561.69, 1,125,959.17 and 252,042.33 is: 378,102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,561.69 : 1,125,959.17 = 252,042.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,561.69/1,125,959.17 = 252,042.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,561.69x = 1,125,959.17 × 252,042.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,561.69x = 283,789,372,691.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,789,372,691.67/750,561.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,102.66

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