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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,316.08, 967,579.80 and 399,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,316.08, 967,579.80 and 399,296.24 is: 550,894.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,316.08 : 967,579.80 = 399,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,316.08/967,579.80 = 399,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,316.08x = 967,579.80 × 399,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,316.08x = 386,350,976,039.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,350,976,039.95/701,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,894.22

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