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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,241, 1,020,093.90 and 416,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739,241, 1,020,093.90 and 416,848.04 is: 575,217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739,241 : 1,020,093.90 = 416,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739,241/1,020,093.90 = 416,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739,241x = 1,020,093.90 × 416,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739,241x = 425,224,142,830.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,224,142,830.96/739,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,217.21

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