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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,489.53, 1,085,389.81 and 243,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,489.53, 1,085,389.81 and 243,765 is: 365,699.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,489.53 : 1,085,389.81 = 243,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,489.53/1,085,389.81 = 243,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,489.53x = 1,085,389.81 × 243,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,489.53x = 264,580,046,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,580,046,425.24/723,489.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,699.90

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