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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,700.60, 1,133,550.90 and 257,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,700.60, 1,133,550.90 and 257,064.60 is: 385,596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,700.60 : 1,133,550.90 = 257,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,700.60/1,133,550.90 = 257,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,700.60x = 1,133,550.90 × 257,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,700.60x = 291,395,808,688.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,395,808,688.14/755,700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,596.90

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