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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695,997.44, 960,417.84 and 385,908.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695,997.44, 960,417.84 and 385,908.32 is: 532,520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,997.44 : 960,417.84 = 385,908.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,997.44/960,417.84 = 385,908.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,997.44x = 960,417.84 × 385,908.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,997.44x = 370,633,235,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,633,235,132.43/695,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,520.97

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