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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,462.16, 1,173,755.88 and 250,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,462.16, 1,173,755.88 and 250,058.88 is: 375,108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,462.16 : 1,173,755.88 = 250,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,462.16/1,173,755.88 = 250,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,462.16x = 1,173,755.88 × 250,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,462.16x = 293,508,080,746.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,508,080,746.21/782,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,108.34

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