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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,442.54, 992,759.94 and 397,131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,442.54, 992,759.94 and 397,131.84 is: 548,002.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,442.54 : 992,759.94 = 397,131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,442.54/992,759.94 = 397,131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,442.54x = 992,759.94 × 397,131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,442.54x = 394,256,581,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,256,581,650.49/719,442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,002.88

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