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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,660.12, 1,105,833.70 and 288,278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,660.12, 1,105,833.70 and 288,278.76 is: 432,161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,660.12 : 1,105,833.70 = 288,278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,660.12/1,105,833.70 = 288,278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,660.12x = 1,105,833.70 × 288,278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,660.12x = 318,788,372,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,788,372,309.44/737,660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,161.60

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