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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,672.80, 1,038,700.24 and 413,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,672.80, 1,038,700.24 and 413,172 is: 570,183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,672.80 : 1,038,700.24 = 413,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,672.80/1,038,700.24 = 413,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,672.80x = 1,038,700.24 × 413,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,672.80x = 429,161,855,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,161,855,561.28/752,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,183.82

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