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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,285.44, 1,104,429.72 and 203,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,285.44, 1,104,429.72 and 203,808 is: 305,712.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,285.44 : 1,104,429.72 = 203,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,285.44/1,104,429.72 = 203,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,285.44x = 1,104,429.72 × 203,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,285.44x = 225,091,612,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,091,612,373.76/736,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,712.43

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