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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,004, 1,137,002.35 and 308,618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,004, 1,137,002.35 and 308,618.32 is: 462,925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,004 : 1,137,002.35 = 308,618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,004/1,137,002.35 = 308,618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,004x = 1,137,002.35 × 308,618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,004x = 350,899,755,093.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,899,755,093.05/758,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,925.99

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