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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,466.44, 991,462.48 and 396,176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,466.44, 991,462.48 and 396,176.46 is: 546,711.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,466.44 : 991,462.48 = 396,176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,466.44/991,462.48 = 396,176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,466.44x = 991,462.48 × 396,176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,466.44x = 392,794,095,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,794,095,549.22/718,466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,711.82

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