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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,590.80, 1,106,386.20 and 238,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,590.80, 1,106,386.20 and 238,954.80 is: 358,432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,590.80 : 1,106,386.20 = 238,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,590.80/1,106,386.20 = 238,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,590.80x = 1,106,386.20 × 238,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,590.80x = 264,376,293,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,376,293,143.76/737,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,432.20

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