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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,522, 1,095,783.40 and 231,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,522, 1,095,783.40 and 231,886 is: 347,829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,522 : 1,095,783.40 = 231,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,522/1,095,783.40 = 231,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,522x = 1,095,783.40 × 231,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,522x = 254,096,829,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,096,829,492.40/730,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,829.13

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