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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,850.88, 1,097,622.72 and 206,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,850.88, 1,097,622.72 and 206,416 is: 309,580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,850.88 : 1,097,622.72 = 206,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,850.88/1,097,622.72 = 206,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,850.88x = 1,097,622.72 × 206,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,850.88x = 226,566,891,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,566,891,371.52/731,850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,580.68

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