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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,115.99, 966,080.16 and 394,184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,115.99, 966,080.16 and 394,184.48 is: 543,929.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,115.99 : 966,080.16 = 394,184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,115.99/966,080.16 = 394,184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,115.99x = 966,080.16 × 394,184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,115.99x = 380,813,800,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,813,800,677.52/700,115.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,929.59

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