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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,880.94, 967,215.62 and 378,591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,880.94, 967,215.62 and 378,591.08 is: 522,455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,880.94 : 967,215.62 = 378,591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,880.94/967,215.62 = 378,591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,880.94x = 967,215.62 × 378,591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,880.94x = 366,179,202,279.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,179,202,279.07/700,880.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,455.64

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