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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,150.08, 1,105,288.80 and 287,345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,150.08, 1,105,288.80 and 287,345.84 is: 430,848.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,150.08 : 1,105,288.80 = 287,345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,150.08/1,105,288.80 = 287,345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,150.08x = 1,105,288.80 × 287,345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,150.08x = 317,600,138,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,600,138,678.59/737,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,848.68

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