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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,800.32, 1,102,608.72 and 397,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,800.32, 1,102,608.72 and 397,836 is: 596,975.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,800.32 : 1,102,608.72 = 397,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,800.32/1,102,608.72 = 397,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,800.32x = 1,102,608.72 × 397,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,800.32x = 438,657,442,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,657,442,729.92/734,800.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,975.03

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