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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,044.65, 999,188.50 and 401,784.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,044.65, 999,188.50 and 401,784.73 is: 554,466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,044.65 : 999,188.50 = 401,784.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,044.65/999,188.50 = 401,784.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,044.65x = 999,188.50 × 401,784.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,044.65x = 401,458,678,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,458,678,189.17/724,044.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,466.75

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