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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,568.32, 1,125,969.12 and 252,048.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,568.32, 1,125,969.12 and 252,048.96 is: 378,112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,568.32 : 1,125,969.12 = 252,048.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,568.32/1,125,969.12 = 252,048.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,568.32x = 1,125,969.12 × 252,048.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,568.32x = 283,799,345,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,799,345,688.12/750,568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,112.61

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