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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,633.02, 968,253.30 and 379,343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,633.02, 968,253.30 and 379,343.02 is: 523,493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,633.02 : 968,253.30 = 379,343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,633.02/968,253.30 = 379,343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,633.02x = 968,253.30 × 379,343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,633.02x = 367,300,130,946.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,300,130,946.97/701,633.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,493.22

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