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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,232.48, 955,281.60 and 390,426.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,232.48, 955,281.60 and 390,426.48 is: 538,788.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,232.48 : 955,281.60 = 390,426.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,232.48/955,281.60 = 390,426.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,232.48x = 955,281.60 × 390,426.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,232.48x = 372,967,232,496.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,967,232,496.77/692,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,788.98

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