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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,995.25, 1,103,992.89 and 237,359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,995.25, 1,103,992.89 and 237,359.25 is: 356,038.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,995.25 : 1,103,992.89 = 237,359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,995.25/1,103,992.89 = 237,359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,995.25x = 1,103,992.89 × 237,359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,995.25x = 262,042,924,375.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,042,924,375.73/735,995.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,038.88

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