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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,694.54, 1,106,323.11 and 316,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,694.54, 1,106,323.11 and 316,872 is: 475,214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,694.54 : 1,106,323.11 = 316,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,694.54/1,106,323.11 = 316,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,694.54x = 1,106,323.11 × 316,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,694.54x = 350,562,816,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,562,816,511.92/737,694.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,214.06

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