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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,568.25, 1,125,842.27 and 181,954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,568.25, 1,125,842.27 and 181,954.25 is: 272,928.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,568.25 : 1,125,842.27 = 181,954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,568.25/1,125,842.27 = 181,954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,568.25x = 1,125,842.27 × 181,954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,568.25x = 204,851,780,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,851,780,226.94/750,568.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,928.92

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