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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,399.55, 997,715.41 and 465,306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,399.55, 997,715.41 and 465,306.15 is: 641,752.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,399.55 : 997,715.41 = 465,306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,399.55/997,715.41 = 465,306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,399.55x = 997,715.41 × 465,306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,399.55x = 464,243,116,222.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,243,116,222.77/723,399.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,752.01

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