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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,161.86, 1,100,805.39 and 254,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,161.86, 1,100,805.39 and 254,232 is: 381,196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,161.86 : 1,100,805.39 = 254,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,161.86/1,100,805.39 = 254,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,161.86x = 1,100,805.39 × 254,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,161.86x = 279,859,955,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,859,955,910.48/734,161.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,196.53

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