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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,706.96, 991,820.28 and 396,425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,706.96, 991,820.28 and 396,425.76 is: 547,070.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,706.96 : 991,820.28 = 396,425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,706.96/991,820.28 = 396,425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,706.96x = 991,820.28 × 396,425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,706.96x = 393,183,108,282.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,183,108,282.41/718,706.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,070.13

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