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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,662.40, 1,094,493.60 and 256,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,662.40, 1,094,493.60 and 256,190.40 is: 384,285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,662.40 : 1,094,493.60 = 256,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,662.40/1,094,493.60 = 256,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,662.40x = 1,094,493.60 × 256,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,662.40x = 280,398,753,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,398,753,181.44/729,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,285.60

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