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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,499.44, 1,143,753.48 and 201,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,499.44, 1,143,753.48 and 201,528 is: 302,293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,499.44 : 1,143,753.48 = 201,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,499.44/1,143,753.48 = 201,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,499.44x = 1,143,753.48 × 201,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,499.44x = 230,498,351,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,498,351,317.44/762,499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,293.14

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