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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,333.72, 995,451.01 and 415,465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,333.72, 995,451.01 and 415,465.02 is: 573,347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,333.72 : 995,451.01 = 415,465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,333.72/995,451.01 = 415,465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,333.72x = 995,451.01 × 415,465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,333.72x = 413,575,073,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,575,073,778.67/721,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,347.76

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