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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,615.72, 716,540.62 and 392,370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,615.72, 716,540.62 and 392,370.64 is: 588,652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,615.72 : 716,540.62 = 392,370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,615.72/716,540.62 = 392,370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,615.72x = 716,540.62 × 392,370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,615.72x = 281,149,501,655.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,149,501,655.40/477,615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,652.11

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