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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,735.83, 967,015.36 and 378,445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,735.83, 967,015.36 and 378,445.95 is: 522,255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,735.83 : 967,015.36 = 378,445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,735.83/967,015.36 = 378,445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,735.83x = 967,015.36 × 378,445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,735.83x = 365,963,046,579.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,963,046,579.79/700,735.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,255.36

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