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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,602, 1,042,706.28 and 416,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,602, 1,042,706.28 and 416,061.52 is: 574,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,602 : 1,042,706.28 = 416,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,602/1,042,706.28 = 416,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,602x = 1,042,706.28 × 416,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,602x = 433,829,959,770.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,829,959,770.35/755,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,151.42

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