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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,359, 1,131,518.94 and 349,983.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,359, 1,131,518.94 and 349,983.16 is: 524,270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,359 : 1,131,518.94 = 349,983.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,359/1,131,518.94 = 349,983.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,359x = 1,131,518.94 × 349,983.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,359x = 396,012,574,221.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,012,574,221.05/755,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,270.68

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