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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,861.84, 1,135,512 and 224,393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,861.84, 1,135,512 and 224,393.04 is: 336,654.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,861.84 : 1,135,512 = 224,393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,861.84/1,135,512 = 224,393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,861.84x = 1,135,512 × 224,393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,861.84x = 254,800,989,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,800,989,636.48/756,861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,654.56

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