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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,684.96, 992,806.53 and 429,091.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,684.96, 992,806.53 and 429,091.58 is: 591,932.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,684.96 : 992,806.53 = 429,091.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,684.96/992,806.53 = 429,091.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,684.96x = 992,806.53 × 429,091.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,684.96x = 426,004,922,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,004,922,592.02/719,684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,932.51

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