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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,992.85, 1,126,479.56 and 182,378.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,992.85, 1,126,479.56 and 182,378.61 is: 273,565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,992.85 : 1,126,479.56 = 182,378.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,992.85/1,126,479.56 = 182,378.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,992.85x = 1,126,479.56 × 182,378.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,992.85x = 205,445,775,434.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,445,775,434.32/750,992.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,565.55

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