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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,067, 1,037,852.52 and 412,536.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,067, 1,037,852.52 and 412,536.12 is: 569,299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,067 : 1,037,852.52 = 412,536.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,067/1,037,852.52 = 412,536.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,067x = 1,037,852.52 × 412,536.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,067x = 428,151,651,733.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,151,651,733.02/752,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,299.88

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