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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,359.55, 992,716.24 and 397,069.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,359.55, 992,716.24 and 397,069.73 is: 547,956.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,359.55 : 992,716.24 = 397,069.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,359.55/992,716.24 = 397,069.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,359.55x = 992,716.24 × 397,069.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,359.55x = 394,177,567,398.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,177,567,398.07/719,359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,956.26

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