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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,048.14, 995,121.18 and 415,135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,048.14, 995,121.18 and 415,135.44 is: 572,929.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,048.14 : 995,121.18 = 415,135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,048.14/995,121.18 = 415,135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,048.14x = 995,121.18 × 415,135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,048.14x = 413,110,068,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,110,068,912.62/721,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,929.94

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