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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,068.26, 1,105,598.73 and 287,834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,068.26, 1,105,598.73 and 287,834.76 is: 431,750.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,068.26 : 1,105,598.73 = 287,834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,068.26/1,105,598.73 = 287,834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,068.26x = 1,105,598.73 × 287,834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,068.26x = 318,229,745,105.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,229,745,105.86/737,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,750.71

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