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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,470.96, 1,112,361.96 and 320,806.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,470.96, 1,112,361.96 and 320,806.64 is: 481,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,470.96 : 1,112,361.96 = 320,806.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,470.96/1,112,361.96 = 320,806.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,470.96x = 1,112,361.96 × 320,806.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,470.96x = 356,853,102,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,853,102,851.41/741,470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,277.25

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