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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,954.08, 967,315.68 and 399,148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,954.08, 967,315.68 and 399,148.08 is: 550,823.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,954.08 : 967,315.68 = 399,148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,954.08/967,315.68 = 399,148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,954.08x = 967,315.68 × 399,148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,954.08x = 386,102,196,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,102,196,425.89/700,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,823.81

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