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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,667.32, 990,425.58 and 395,377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,667.32, 990,425.58 and 395,377.32 is: 545,645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,667.32 : 990,425.58 = 395,377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,667.32/990,425.58 = 395,377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,667.32x = 990,425.58 × 395,377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,667.32x = 391,591,811,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,591,811,479.85/717,667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,645.32

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