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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,994.91, 992,212.25 and 396,704.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,994.91, 992,212.25 and 396,704.98 is: 547,452.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,994.91 : 992,212.25 = 396,704.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,994.91/992,212.25 = 396,704.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,994.91x = 992,212.25 × 396,704.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,994.91x = 393,615,540,048.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,615,540,048.75/718,994.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,452.47

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