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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,969.32, 1,046,959.43 and 382,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,969.32, 1,046,959.43 and 382,254 is: 573,383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,969.32 : 1,046,959.43 = 382,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,969.32/1,046,959.43 = 382,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,969.32x = 1,046,959.43 × 382,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,969.32x = 400,204,428,043.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,204,428,043.95/697,969.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,383.98

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