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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,100.19, 996,529.41 and 399,810.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,100.19, 996,529.41 and 399,810.28 is: 551,755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,100.19 : 996,529.41 = 399,810.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,100.19/996,529.41 = 399,810.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,100.19x = 996,529.41 × 399,810.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,100.19x = 398,422,702,440.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,422,702,440.34/722,100.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,755.43

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