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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,024, 1,129,296.48 and 247,468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,024, 1,129,296.48 and 247,468.32 is: 371,123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,024 : 1,129,296.48 = 247,468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,024/1,129,296.48 = 247,468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,024x = 1,129,296.48 × 247,468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,024x = 279,465,102,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,465,102,687.51/753,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,123.77

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