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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,087.52, 1,275,037.20 and 763,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,087.52, 1,275,037.20 and 763,452 is: 1,143,748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,087.52 : 1,275,037.20 = 763,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,087.52/1,275,037.20 = 763,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,087.52x = 1,275,037.20 × 763,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,087.52x = 973,429,700,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,429,700,414.40/851,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,748.06

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