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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,469.95, 992,871.70 and 397,182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,469.95, 992,871.70 and 397,182.69 is: 548,113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,469.95 : 992,871.70 = 397,182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,469.95/992,871.70 = 397,182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,469.95x = 992,871.70 × 397,182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,469.95x = 394,351,452,630.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,351,452,630.87/719,469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,113.86

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