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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,370.12, 991,358.51 and 391,680.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,370.12, 991,358.51 and 391,680.43 is: 540,523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,370.12 : 991,358.51 = 391,680.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,370.12/991,358.51 = 391,680.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,370.12x = 991,358.51 × 391,680.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,370.12x = 388,295,723,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,295,723,044.16/718,370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,523.21

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