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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,275, 1,040,928.66 and 414,735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,275, 1,040,928.66 and 414,735.96 is: 572,351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,275 : 1,040,928.66 = 414,735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,275/1,040,928.66 = 414,735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,275x = 1,040,928.66 × 414,735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,275x = 431,710,547,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,710,547,096.61/754,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,351.66

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