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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,038, 1,122,433.68 and 549,059.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,038, 1,122,433.68 and 549,059.31 is: 820,574.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,038 : 1,122,433.68 = 549,059.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,038/1,122,433.68 = 549,059.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,038x = 1,122,433.68 × 549,059.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,038x = 616,282,661,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,282,661,861.56/751,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,574.54

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