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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,263.80, 991,211.70 and 395,985.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,263.80, 991,211.70 and 395,985.44 is: 546,464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,263.80 : 991,211.70 = 395,985.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,263.80/991,211.70 = 395,985.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,263.80x = 991,211.70 × 395,985.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,263.80x = 392,505,401,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,505,401,157.65/718,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,464.13

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