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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,554.97, 968,142.98 and 379,264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,554.97, 968,142.98 and 379,264.98 is: 523,384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,554.97 : 968,142.98 = 379,264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,554.97/968,142.98 = 379,264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,554.97x = 968,142.98 × 379,264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,554.97x = 367,182,732,525.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,182,732,525.54/701,554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,384.12

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