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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,055, 1,037,835.90 and 412,524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,055, 1,037,835.90 and 412,524.06 is: 569,283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,055 : 1,037,835.90 = 412,524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,055/1,037,835.90 = 412,524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,055x = 1,037,835.90 × 412,524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,055x = 428,132,279,081.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,132,279,081.75/752,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,283.20

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