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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,450.73, 1,017,779.09 and 415,223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,450.73, 1,017,779.09 and 415,223.82 is: 573,063.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,450.73 : 1,017,779.09 = 415,223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,450.73/1,017,779.09 = 415,223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,450.73x = 1,017,779.09 × 415,223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,450.73x = 422,606,119,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,606,119,589.81/737,450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,063.53

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