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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,878.82, 967,212.64 and 378,588.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,878.82, 967,212.64 and 378,588.93 is: 522,452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,878.82 : 967,212.64 = 378,588.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,878.82/967,212.64 = 378,588.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,878.82x = 967,212.64 × 378,588.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,878.82x = 366,175,998,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,175,998,460.08/700,878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,452.65

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