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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,483.94, 992,895.90 and 397,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,483.94, 992,895.90 and 397,194.24 is: 548,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,483.94 : 992,895.90 = 397,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,483.94/992,895.90 = 397,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,483.94x = 992,895.90 × 397,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,483.94x = 394,372,532,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,372,532,399.62/719,483.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,132.50

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