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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,710.16, 1,125,909.72 and 277,071.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,710.16, 1,125,909.72 and 277,071.84 is: 415,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,710.16 : 1,125,909.72 = 277,071.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,710.16/1,125,909.72 = 277,071.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,710.16x = 1,125,909.72 × 277,071.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,710.16x = 311,957,877,794.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,957,877,794.29/750,710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,550.36

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