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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,878.07, 967,211.60 and 378,588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,878.07, 967,211.60 and 378,588.18 is: 522,451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,878.07 : 967,211.60 = 378,588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,878.07/967,211.60 = 378,588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,878.07x = 967,211.60 × 378,588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,878.07x = 366,174,880,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,174,880,265.36/700,878.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,451.62

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