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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,454.78, 1,106,175.99 and 204,974.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,454.78, 1,106,175.99 and 204,974.25 is: 307,459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,454.78 : 1,106,175.99 = 204,974.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,454.78/1,106,175.99 = 204,974.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,454.78x = 1,106,175.99 × 204,974.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,454.78x = 226,737,593,918.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,737,593,918.26/737,454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,459.66

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