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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,710.82, 1,108,066.08 and 177,745.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,710.82, 1,108,066.08 and 177,745.32 is: 266,617.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,710.82 : 1,108,066.08 = 177,745.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,710.82/1,108,066.08 = 177,745.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,710.82x = 1,108,066.08 × 177,745.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,710.82x = 196,953,559,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,953,559,970.75/738,710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,617.94

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