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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,479.28, 982,199.88 and 549,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,479.28, 982,199.88 and 549,969.60 is: 759,235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,479.28 : 982,199.88 = 549,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,479.28/982,199.88 = 549,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,479.28x = 982,199.88 × 549,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,479.28x = 540,180,075,123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,180,075,123.65/711,479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,235.15

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