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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,297, 1,106,688.96 and 560,427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,297, 1,106,688.96 and 560,427.48 is: 840,066.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,297 : 1,106,688.96 = 560,427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,297/1,106,688.96 = 560,427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,297x = 1,106,688.96 × 560,427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,297x = 620,218,904,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,218,904,996.62/738,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,066.94

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