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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,366.62, 1,080,569.36 and 187,875.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,366.62, 1,080,569.36 and 187,875.86 is: 281,818.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,366.62 : 1,080,569.36 = 187,875.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,366.62/1,080,569.36 = 187,875.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,366.62x = 1,080,569.36 × 187,875.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,366.62x = 203,012,892,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,012,892,866.49/720,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,818.85

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