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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,407.72, 1,041,061.89 and 414,875.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,407.72, 1,041,061.89 and 414,875.98 is: 572,517.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,407.72 : 1,041,061.89 = 414,875.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,407.72/1,041,061.89 = 414,875.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,407.72x = 1,041,061.89 × 414,875.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,407.72x = 431,911,571,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,911,571,854.40/754,407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,517.43

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