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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,804, 1,133,865.94 and 250,336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,804, 1,133,865.94 and 250,336.38 is: 375,557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,804 : 1,133,865.94 = 250,336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,804/1,133,865.94 = 250,336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,804x = 1,133,865.94 × 250,336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,804x = 283,847,894,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,847,894,824.90/755,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,557.55

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