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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,703.52, 968,350.23 and 379,412.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,703.52, 968,350.23 and 379,412.94 is: 523,589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,703.52 : 968,350.23 = 379,412.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,703.52/968,350.23 = 379,412.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,703.52x = 968,350.23 × 379,412.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,703.52x = 367,404,607,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,404,607,713.98/701,703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,589.52

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