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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,427.13, 992,811.81 and 397,136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,427.13, 992,811.81 and 397,136.46 is: 548,049.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,427.13 : 992,811.81 = 397,136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,427.13/992,811.81 = 397,136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,427.13x = 992,811.81 × 397,136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,427.13x = 394,281,767,669.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,281,767,669.59/719,427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,049.62

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