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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,655.20, 1,126,174.80 and 529,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,655.20, 1,126,174.80 and 529,471.20 is: 794,342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,655.20 : 1,126,174.80 = 529,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,655.20/1,126,174.80 = 529,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,655.20x = 1,126,174.80 × 529,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,655.20x = 596,277,122,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,277,122,765.76/750,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,342.23

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