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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,146.08, 997,604.08 and 455,021.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,146.08, 997,604.08 and 455,021.92 is: 627,717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,146.08 : 997,604.08 = 455,021.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,146.08/997,604.08 = 455,021.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,146.08x = 997,604.08 × 455,021.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,146.08x = 453,931,723,881.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,931,723,881.43/723,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,717.88

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