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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,954.91, 1,133,903.91 and 187,337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,954.91, 1,133,903.91 and 187,337.64 is: 280,999.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,954.91 : 1,133,903.91 = 187,337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,954.91/1,133,903.91 = 187,337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,954.91x = 1,133,903.91 × 187,337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,954.91x = 212,422,882,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,422,882,486.17/755,954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,999.41

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