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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,564.68, 1,125,963.63 and 252,045.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,564.68, 1,125,963.63 and 252,045.32 is: 378,107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,564.68 : 1,125,963.63 = 252,045.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,564.68/1,125,963.63 = 252,045.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,564.68x = 1,125,963.63 × 252,045.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,564.68x = 283,793,857,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,793,857,801.89/750,564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,107.13

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