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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,622.24, 1,099,245 and 283,658.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,622.24, 1,099,245 and 283,658.47 is: 425,608.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,622.24 : 1,099,245 = 283,658.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,622.24/1,099,245 = 283,658.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,622.24x = 1,099,245 × 283,658.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,622.24x = 311,810,154,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,810,154,855.15/732,622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,608.37

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