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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,318.08, 967,582.56 and 399,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,318.08, 967,582.56 and 399,298.24 is: 550,896.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,318.08 : 967,582.56 = 399,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,318.08/967,582.56 = 399,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,318.08x = 967,582.56 × 399,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,318.08x = 386,354,013,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,354,013,262.69/701,318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,896.98

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