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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,079.82, 1,105,625.93 and 204,642.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,079.82, 1,105,625.93 and 204,642.36 is: 306,965.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,079.82 : 1,105,625.93 = 204,642.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,079.82/1,105,625.93 = 204,642.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,079.82x = 1,105,625.93 × 204,642.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,079.82x = 226,257,898,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,257,898,569.18/737,079.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,965.26

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