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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,782.24, 996,023.96 and 411,697.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,782.24, 996,023.96 and 411,697.08 is: 568,121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,782.24 : 996,023.96 = 411,697.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,782.24/996,023.96 = 411,697.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,782.24x = 996,023.96 × 411,697.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,782.24x = 410,060,155,942.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,060,155,942.04/721,782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,121.70

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