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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,861, 1,126,279.55 and 182,246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,861, 1,126,279.55 and 182,246.81 is: 273,367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,861 : 1,126,279.55 = 182,246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,861/1,126,279.55 = 182,246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,861x = 1,126,279.55 × 182,246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,861x = 205,260,849,979.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,260,849,979.96/750,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,367.31

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