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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,884, 1,135,326 and 307,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,884, 1,135,326 and 307,849.16 is: 461,773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,884 : 1,135,326 = 307,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,884/1,135,326 = 307,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,884x = 1,135,326 × 307,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,884x = 349,509,155,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,509,155,426.16/756,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,773.74

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