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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,572.69, 1,035,788.77 and 406,408.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,572.69, 1,035,788.77 and 406,408.51 is: 560,842.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,572.69 : 1,035,788.77 = 406,408.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,572.69/1,035,788.77 = 406,408.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,572.69x = 1,035,788.77 × 406,408.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,572.69x = 420,953,370,207.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,953,370,207.13/750,572.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,842.91

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