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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,006.06, 999,113.10 and 401,709.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,006.06, 999,113.10 and 401,709.22 is: 554,350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,006.06 : 999,113.10 = 401,709.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,006.06/999,113.10 = 401,709.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,006.06x = 999,113.10 × 401,709.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,006.06x = 401,352,944,092.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,352,944,092.78/724,006.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,350.26

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