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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,798.82, 1,133,858.15 and 250,331.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,798.82, 1,133,858.15 and 250,331.18 is: 375,549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,798.82 : 1,133,858.15 = 250,331.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,798.82/1,133,858.15 = 250,331.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,798.82x = 1,133,858.15 × 250,331.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,798.82x = 283,840,042,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,840,042,659.91/755,798.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,549.73

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