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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,672.80, 1,104,231.60 and 420,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,672.80, 1,104,231.60 and 420,448.80 is: 630,229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,672.80 : 1,104,231.60 = 420,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,672.80/1,104,231.60 = 420,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,672.80x = 1,104,231.60 × 420,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,672.80x = 464,272,851,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,272,851,142.08/736,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,229.39

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