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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,332.26, 1,097,135.64 and 332,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,332.26, 1,097,135.64 and 332,001 is: 498,063.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,332.26 : 1,097,135.64 = 332,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,332.26/1,097,135.64 = 332,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,332.26x = 1,097,135.64 × 332,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,332.26x = 364,250,129,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,250,129,615.64/731,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,063.81

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