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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,956.64, 945,430.14 and 398,532.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,956.64, 945,430.14 and 398,532.06 is: 550,084.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,956.64 : 945,430.14 = 398,532.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,956.64/945,430.14 = 398,532.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,956.64x = 945,430.14 × 398,532.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,956.64x = 376,784,221,280.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,784,221,280.29/684,956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,084.78

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