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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,397.80, 1,093,987.26 and 230,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,397.80, 1,093,987.26 and 230,697 is: 346,010.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,397.80 : 1,093,987.26 = 230,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,397.80/1,093,987.26 = 230,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,397.80x = 1,093,987.26 × 230,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,397.80x = 252,379,578,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,379,578,920.22/729,397.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,010.89

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