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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,994.08, 967,370.70 and 399,188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,994.08, 967,370.70 and 399,188.08 is: 550,878.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,994.08 : 967,370.70 = 399,188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,994.08/967,370.70 = 399,188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,994.08x = 967,370.70 × 399,188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,994.08x = 386,162,852,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,162,852,381.26/700,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,878.91

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