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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,330.08, 967,599.12 and 399,310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,330.08, 967,599.12 and 399,310.24 is: 550,913.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,330.08 : 967,599.12 = 399,310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,330.08/967,599.12 = 399,310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,330.08x = 967,599.12 × 399,310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,330.08x = 386,372,236,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,372,236,830.99/701,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,913.54

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