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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,943.72, 990,768.90 and 395,665.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,943.72, 990,768.90 and 395,665.32 is: 546,021.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,943.72 : 990,768.90 = 395,665.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,943.72/990,768.90 = 395,665.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,943.72x = 990,768.90 × 395,665.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,943.72x = 392,012,893,864.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,012,893,864.55/717,943.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,021.76

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