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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,314.08, 967,577.04 and 399,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,314.08, 967,577.04 and 399,294.24 is: 550,891.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,314.08 : 967,577.04 = 399,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,314.08/967,577.04 = 399,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,314.08x = 967,577.04 × 399,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,314.08x = 386,347,938,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,347,938,828.25/701,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,891.46

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