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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,168, 1,067,421.92 and 396,473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,168, 1,067,421.92 and 396,473.92 is: 594,248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,168 : 1,067,421.92 = 396,473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,168/1,067,421.92 = 396,473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,168x = 1,067,421.92 × 396,473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,168x = 423,204,952,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,204,952,916.33/712,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,248.76

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