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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,281.44, 1,104,423.72 and 203,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,281.44, 1,104,423.72 and 203,804 is: 305,706.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,281.44 : 1,104,423.72 = 203,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,281.44/1,104,423.72 = 203,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,281.44x = 1,104,423.72 × 203,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,281.44x = 225,085,971,830.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,085,971,830.88/736,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,706.43

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