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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,624, 1,148,348.52 and 204,702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,624, 1,148,348.52 and 204,702.24 is: 307,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,624 : 1,148,348.52 = 204,702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,624/1,148,348.52 = 204,702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,624x = 1,148,348.52 × 204,702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,624x = 235,069,514,344.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,069,514,344.69/765,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,029.97

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