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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,935.08, 967,289.46 and 399,129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,935.08, 967,289.46 and 399,129.08 is: 550,797.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,935.08 : 967,289.46 = 399,129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,935.08/967,289.46 = 399,129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,935.08x = 967,289.46 × 399,129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,935.08x = 386,073,352,263.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,073,352,263.50/700,935.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,797.59

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