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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,682.96, 992,803.77 and 429,089.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,682.96, 992,803.77 and 429,089.58 is: 591,929.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,682.96 : 992,803.77 = 429,089.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,682.96/992,803.77 = 429,089.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,682.96x = 992,803.77 × 429,089.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,682.96x = 426,001,752,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,001,752,691.72/719,682.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,929.75

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