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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,744.36, 968,406.52 and 379,453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,744.36, 968,406.52 and 379,453.72 is: 523,645.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,744.36 : 968,406.52 = 379,453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,744.36/968,406.52 = 379,453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,744.36x = 968,406.52 × 379,453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,744.36x = 367,465,456,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,465,456,486.25/701,744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,645.76

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