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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,255.28, 1,048,698.99 and 399,825.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,255.28, 1,048,698.99 and 399,825.27 is: 598,776.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,255.28 : 1,048,698.99 = 399,825.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,255.28/1,048,698.99 = 399,825.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,255.28x = 1,048,698.99 × 399,825.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,255.28x = 419,296,356,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,296,356,825.48/700,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,776.43

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