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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,474, 1,037,105.84 and 429,232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,474, 1,037,105.84 and 429,232.24 is: 592,381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,474 : 1,037,105.84 = 429,232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,474/1,037,105.84 = 429,232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,474x = 1,037,105.84 × 429,232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,474x = 445,159,262,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,159,262,820.28/751,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,381.46

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