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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,059.92, 1,101,889.92 and 236,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,059.92, 1,101,889.92 and 236,074 is: 353,886.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,059.92 : 1,101,889.92 = 236,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,059.92/1,101,889.92 = 236,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,059.92x = 1,101,889.92 × 236,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,059.92x = 260,127,560,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,127,560,974.08/735,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,886.20

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