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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,663.42, 993,139.72 and 397,367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,663.42, 993,139.72 and 397,367.42 is: 548,369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,663.42 : 993,139.72 = 397,367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,663.42/993,139.72 = 397,367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,663.42x = 993,139.72 × 397,367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,663.42x = 394,641,362,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,641,362,276.81/719,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,369.35

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