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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,702.52, 968,348.85 and 379,411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,702.52, 968,348.85 and 379,411.94 is: 523,588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,702.52 : 968,348.85 = 379,411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,702.52/968,348.85 = 379,411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,702.52x = 968,348.85 × 379,411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,702.52x = 367,403,110,933.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,403,110,933.53/701,702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,588.13

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