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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,693.52, 1,104,930.76 and 204,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,693.52, 1,104,930.76 and 204,159 is: 306,208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,693.52 : 1,104,930.76 = 204,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,693.52/1,104,930.76 = 204,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,693.52x = 1,104,930.76 × 204,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,693.52x = 225,581,559,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,581,559,030.84/736,693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,208.15

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