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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,079, 1,104,056.94 and 203,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,079, 1,104,056.94 and 203,606.60 is: 305,392.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,079 : 1,104,056.94 = 203,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,079/1,104,056.94 = 203,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,079x = 1,104,056.94 × 203,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,079x = 224,793,279,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,793,279,759.80/736,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,392.87

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