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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,273.12, 991,223.80 and 395,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,273.12, 991,223.80 and 395,995.04 is: 546,476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,273.12 : 991,223.80 = 395,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,273.12/991,223.80 = 395,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,273.12x = 991,223.80 × 395,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,273.12x = 392,519,708,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,519,708,329.95/718,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,476.96

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