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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,909.73, 1,036,256.46 and 406,749.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,909.73, 1,036,256.46 and 406,749.41 is: 561,314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,909.73 : 1,036,256.46 = 406,749.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,909.73/1,036,256.46 = 406,749.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,909.73x = 1,036,256.46 × 406,749.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,909.73x = 421,496,703,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,496,703,713.69/750,909.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,314.75

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