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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,940.08, 967,296.36 and 399,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,940.08, 967,296.36 and 399,134.08 is: 550,804.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,940.08 : 967,296.36 = 399,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,940.08/967,296.36 = 399,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,940.08x = 967,296.36 × 399,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,940.08x = 386,080,942,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,080,942,735.95/700,940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,804.49

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