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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,292.62, 982,963.64 and 390,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,292.62, 982,963.64 and 390,002.62 is: 538,203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,292.62 : 982,963.64 = 390,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,292.62/982,963.64 = 390,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,292.62x = 982,963.64 × 390,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,292.62x = 383,358,394,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,358,394,964.74/712,292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,203.52

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