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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,147.68, 1,101,895 and 374,305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,147.68, 1,101,895 and 374,305.64 is: 561,037.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,147.68 : 1,101,895 = 374,305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,147.68/1,101,895 = 374,305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,147.68x = 1,101,895 × 374,305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,147.68x = 412,445,513,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,445,513,187.80/735,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,037.63

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