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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,301.66, 991,255.96 and 412,397.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,301.66, 991,255.96 and 412,397.77 is: 569,108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,301.66 : 991,255.96 = 412,397.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,301.66/991,255.96 = 412,397.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,301.66x = 991,255.96 × 412,397.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,301.66x = 408,791,747,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,791,747,403.21/718,301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,108.73

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