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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,142.14, 1,127,804.95 and 341,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,142.14, 1,127,804.95 and 341,586 is: 512,193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,142.14 : 1,127,804.95 = 341,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,142.14/1,127,804.95 = 341,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,142.14x = 1,127,804.95 × 341,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,142.14x = 385,242,381,650.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,242,381,650.70/752,142.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,193.59

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