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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,840.37, 1,125,760.14 and 390,124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,840.37, 1,125,760.14 and 390,124.78 is: 584,927.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,840.37 : 1,125,760.14 = 390,124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,840.37/1,125,760.14 = 390,124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,840.37x = 1,125,760.14 × 390,124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,840.37x = 439,186,924,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,186,924,135.87/750,840.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,927.16

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