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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,978.36, 1,107,317.46 and 439,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,978.36, 1,107,317.46 and 439,049.48 is: 658,782.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,978.36 : 1,107,317.46 = 439,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,978.36/1,107,317.46 = 439,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,978.36x = 1,107,317.46 × 439,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,978.36x = 486,167,155,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,167,155,007.92/737,978.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,782.40

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