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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,757.06, 997,377.84 and 416,846.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,757.06, 997,377.84 and 416,846.25 is: 575,232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,757.06 : 997,377.84 = 416,846.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,757.06/997,377.84 = 416,846.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,757.06x = 997,377.84 × 416,846.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,757.06x = 415,753,212,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,753,212,437.10/722,757.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,232.31

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