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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,621.12, 997,213.92 and 416,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,621.12, 997,213.92 and 416,696 is: 575,038.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,621.12 : 997,213.92 = 416,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,621.12/997,213.92 = 416,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,621.12x = 997,213.92 × 416,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,621.12x = 415,535,051,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,535,051,608.32/722,621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,038.62

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