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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,593.84, 1,091,383.08 and 284,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,593.84, 1,091,383.08 and 284,358 is: 426,534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,593.84 : 1,091,383.08 = 284,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,593.84/1,091,383.08 = 284,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,593.84x = 1,091,383.08 × 284,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,593.84x = 310,343,509,862.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,343,509,862.64/727,593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,534.00

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