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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,918.08, 992,110.24 and 396,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,918.08, 992,110.24 and 396,628 is: 547,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,918.08 : 992,110.24 = 396,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,918.08/992,110.24 = 396,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,918.08x = 992,110.24 × 396,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,918.08x = 393,498,700,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,498,700,270.72/718,918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,348.45

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