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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,211, 1,104,575.70 and 362,496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,211, 1,104,575.70 and 362,496.44 is: 543,872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,211 : 1,104,575.70 = 362,496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,211/1,104,575.70 = 362,496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,211x = 1,104,575.70 × 362,496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,211x = 400,404,758,960.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,404,758,960.51/736,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,872.29

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