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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,625.16, 966,807.90 and 394,688.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,625.16, 966,807.90 and 394,688.16 is: 544,638.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,625.16 : 966,807.90 = 394,688.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,625.16/966,807.90 = 394,688.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,625.16x = 966,807.90 × 394,688.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,625.16x = 381,587,631,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,587,631,124.46/700,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,638.78

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