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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,374.88, 1,104,576 and 230,924.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,374.88, 1,104,576 and 230,924.62 is: 346,391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,374.88 : 1,104,576 = 230,924.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,374.88/1,104,576 = 230,924.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,374.88x = 1,104,576 × 230,924.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,374.88x = 255,073,793,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,073,793,061.12/736,374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,391.22

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