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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,003.70, 1,097,487.15 and 282,550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,003.70, 1,097,487.15 and 282,550.90 is: 423,626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,003.70 : 1,097,487.15 = 282,550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,003.70/1,097,487.15 = 282,550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,003.70x = 1,097,487.15 × 282,550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,003.70x = 310,095,981,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,095,981,970.94/732,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,626.25

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