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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,373.38, 1,048,876.60 and 399,944.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,373.38, 1,048,876.60 and 399,944.38 is: 598,955.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,373.38 : 1,048,876.60 = 399,944.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,373.38/1,048,876.60 = 399,944.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,373.38x = 1,048,876.60 × 399,944.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,373.38x = 419,492,301,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,492,301,483.51/700,373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,955.23

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