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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,242.08, 967,477.68 and 399,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,242.08, 967,477.68 and 399,222.24 is: 550,792.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,242.08 : 967,477.68 = 399,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,242.08/967,477.68 = 399,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,242.08x = 967,477.68 × 399,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,242.08x = 386,238,606,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,238,606,559.60/701,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,792.11

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