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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,737.12, 1,041,686.10 and 432,663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,737.12, 1,041,686.10 and 432,663.48 is: 597,160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,737.12 : 1,041,686.10 = 432,663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,737.12/1,041,686.10 = 432,663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,737.12x = 1,041,686.10 × 432,663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,737.12x = 450,699,533,093.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,699,533,093.63/754,737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,160.95

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