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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,499.06, 1,106,248.59 and 421,735.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,499.06, 1,106,248.59 and 421,735.14 is: 632,602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,499.06 : 1,106,248.59 = 421,735.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,499.06/1,106,248.59 = 421,735.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,499.06x = 1,106,248.59 × 421,735.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,499.06x = 466,543,903,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,543,903,978.45/737,499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,602.71

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