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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,429.65, 1,017,672.61 and 415,151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,429.65, 1,017,672.61 and 415,151.98 is: 572,920.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,429.65 : 1,017,672.61 = 415,151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,429.65/1,017,672.61 = 415,151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,429.65x = 1,017,672.61 × 415,151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,429.65x = 422,488,799,033.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,488,799,033.27/737,429.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,920.82

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