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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,543.80, 1,106,315.70 and 238,907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,543.80, 1,106,315.70 and 238,907.80 is: 358,361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,543.80 : 1,106,315.70 = 238,907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,543.80/1,106,315.70 = 238,907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,543.80x = 1,106,315.70 × 238,907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,543.80x = 264,307,449,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,307,449,992.46/737,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,361.70

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