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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,344.72, 1,106,017.08 and 421,580.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,344.72, 1,106,017.08 and 421,580.19 is: 632,370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,344.72 : 1,106,017.08 = 421,580.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,344.72/1,106,017.08 = 421,580.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,344.72x = 1,106,017.08 × 421,580.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,344.72x = 466,274,888,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,274,888,621.74/737,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,370.29

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