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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,462.80, 990,105.36 and 395,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,462.80, 990,105.36 and 395,174.08 is: 545,343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,462.80 : 990,105.36 = 395,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,462.80/990,105.36 = 395,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,462.80x = 990,105.36 × 395,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,462.80x = 391,263,974,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,263,974,741.07/717,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,343.92

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