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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,660.02, 981,993.80 and 425,119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,660.02, 981,993.80 and 425,119.28 is: 586,606.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,660.02 : 981,993.80 = 425,119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,660.02/981,993.80 = 425,119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,660.02x = 981,993.80 × 425,119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,660.02x = 417,464,497,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,464,497,220.46/711,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,606.65

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