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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,735.63, 968,394.47 and 379,444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,735.63, 968,394.47 and 379,444.95 is: 523,633.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,735.63 : 968,394.47 = 379,444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,735.63/968,394.47 = 379,444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,735.63x = 968,394.47 × 379,444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,735.63x = 367,452,389,352.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,452,389,352.20/701,735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,633.65

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