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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,762.20, 968,430.67 and 395,837.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,762.20, 968,430.67 and 395,837.62 is: 546,255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,762.20 : 968,430.67 = 395,837.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,762.20/968,430.67 = 395,837.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,762.20x = 968,430.67 × 395,837.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,762.20x = 383,341,288,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,341,288,137.14/701,762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,255.25

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