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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,670.68, 997,259.06 and 416,759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,670.68, 997,259.06 and 416,759.96 is: 575,113.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,670.68 : 997,259.06 = 416,759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,670.68/997,259.06 = 416,759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,670.68x = 997,259.06 × 416,759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,670.68x = 415,617,645,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,617,645,955.24/722,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,113.47

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