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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,495.53, 1,085,398.82 and 243,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,495.53, 1,085,398.82 and 243,771 is: 365,708.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,495.53 : 1,085,398.82 = 243,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,495.53/1,085,398.82 = 243,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,495.53x = 1,085,398.82 × 243,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,495.53x = 264,588,755,750.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,588,755,750.22/723,495.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,708.90

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