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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,108.22, 996,540.48 and 399,818.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,108.22, 996,540.48 and 399,818.28 is: 551,766.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,108.22 : 996,540.48 = 399,818.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,108.22/996,540.48 = 399,818.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,108.22x = 996,540.48 × 399,818.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,108.22x = 398,435,100,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,435,100,663.97/722,108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,766.47

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