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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,978.29, 1,129,445.88 and 213,233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,978.29, 1,129,445.88 and 213,233.29 is: 319,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,978.29 : 1,129,445.88 = 213,233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,978.29/1,129,445.88 = 213,233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,978.29x = 1,129,445.88 × 213,233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,978.29x = 240,835,460,869.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,835,460,869.35/752,978.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,843.83

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