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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,299.22, 967,565.05 and 429,083.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,299.22, 967,565.05 and 429,083.33 is: 591,995.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,299.22 : 967,565.05 = 429,083.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,299.22/967,565.05 = 429,083.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,299.22x = 967,565.05 × 429,083.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,299.22x = 415,166,027,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,166,027,735.08/701,299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,995.57

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