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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,981, 1,103,611.62 and 303,617.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,981, 1,103,611.62 and 303,617.94 is: 455,278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,981 : 1,103,611.62 = 303,617.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,981/1,103,611.62 = 303,617.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,981x = 1,103,611.62 × 303,617.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,981x = 335,076,286,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,076,286,624.46/735,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,278.45

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