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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,094.35, 995,069.96 and 394,342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,094.35, 995,069.96 and 394,342.88 is: 544,171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,094.35 : 995,069.96 = 394,342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,094.35/995,069.96 = 394,342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,094.35x = 995,069.96 × 394,342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,094.35x = 392,398,756,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,398,756,175.05/721,094.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,171.17

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