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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,349.93, 967,843.53 and 395,423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,349.93, 967,843.53 and 395,423.63 is: 545,673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,349.93 : 967,843.53 = 395,423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,349.93/967,843.53 = 395,423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,349.93x = 967,843.53 × 395,423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,349.93x = 382,708,197,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,708,197,065.40/701,349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,673.68

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