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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,590, 1,042,714.20 and 416,057.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,590, 1,042,714.20 and 416,057.44 is: 574,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,590 : 1,042,714.20 = 416,057.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,590/1,042,714.20 = 416,057.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,590x = 1,042,714.20 × 416,057.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,590x = 433,829,000,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,829,000,703.65/755,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,159.27

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