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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,878.70, 967,212.46 and 378,588.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,878.70, 967,212.46 and 378,588.81 is: 522,452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,878.70 : 967,212.46 = 378,588.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,878.70/967,212.46 = 378,588.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,878.70x = 967,212.46 × 378,588.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,878.70x = 366,175,814,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,175,814,248.57/700,878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,452.48

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