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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,568.75, 1,125,969.77 and 252,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,568.75, 1,125,969.77 and 252,049.39 is: 378,113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,568.75 : 1,125,969.77 = 252,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,568.75/1,125,969.77 = 252,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,568.75x = 1,125,969.77 × 252,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,568.75x = 283,799,992,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,799,992,426.69/750,568.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,113.25

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