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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,354.72, 991,970.31 and 684,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,354.72, 991,970.31 and 684,325 is: 944,978.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,354.72 : 991,970.31 = 684,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,354.72/991,970.31 = 684,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,354.72x = 991,970.31 × 684,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,354.72x = 678,830,082,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,830,082,390.75/718,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944,978.94

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