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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,427.74, 955,709.70 and 406,040.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,427.74, 955,709.70 and 406,040.09 is: 560,428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,427.74 : 955,709.70 = 406,040.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,427.74/955,709.70 = 406,040.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,427.74x = 955,709.70 × 406,040.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,427.74x = 388,056,447,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,056,447,823.33/692,427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,428.80

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