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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,988.48, 1,106,987.04 and 225,658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,988.48, 1,106,987.04 and 225,658.08 is: 338,488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,988.48 : 1,106,987.04 = 225,658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,988.48/1,106,987.04 = 225,658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,988.48x = 1,106,987.04 × 225,658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,988.48x = 249,800,570,031.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,800,570,031.28/737,988.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,488.44

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