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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,625, 1,131,663.44 and 413,321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,625, 1,131,663.44 and 413,321.78 is: 619,832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,625 : 1,131,663.44 = 413,321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,625/1,131,663.44 = 413,321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,625x = 1,131,663.44 × 413,321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,625x = 467,741,147,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,741,147,381.72/754,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,832.56

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