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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,138, 1,130,173.88 and 437,743.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,138, 1,130,173.88 and 437,743.44 is: 656,886.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,138 : 1,130,173.88 = 437,743.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,138/1,130,173.88 = 437,743.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,138x = 1,130,173.88 × 437,743.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,138x = 494,726,202,029.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,726,202,029.35/753,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,886.52

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