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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,577.03, 1,105,502.25 and 281,869.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,577.03, 1,105,502.25 and 281,869.86 is: 422,474.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,577.03 : 1,105,502.25 = 281,869.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,577.03/1,105,502.25 = 281,869.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,577.03x = 1,105,502.25 × 281,869.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,577.03x = 311,607,764,437.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,607,764,437.19/737,577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,474.88

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