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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,758.32, 989,105.48 and 394,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,758.32, 989,105.48 and 394,468.24 is: 544,354.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,758.32 : 989,105.48 = 394,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,758.32/989,105.48 = 394,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,758.32x = 989,105.48 × 394,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,758.32x = 390,170,697,869.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,170,697,869.96/716,758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,354.61

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