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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,470.92, 1,128,812.28 and 220,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,470.92, 1,128,812.28 and 220,032 is: 330,078.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,470.92 : 1,128,812.28 = 220,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,470.92/1,128,812.28 = 220,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,470.92x = 1,128,812.28 × 220,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,470.92x = 248,374,823,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,374,823,592.96/752,470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,078.97

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