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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,728.92, 1,112,225.16 and 236,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,728.92, 1,112,225.16 and 236,224 is: 354,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,728.92 : 1,112,225.16 = 236,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,728.92/1,112,225.16 = 236,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,728.92x = 1,112,225.16 × 236,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,728.92x = 262,734,276,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,734,276,195.84/741,728.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,218.73

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