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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,141.44, 968,950.80 and 379,850.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,141.44, 968,950.80 and 379,850.24 is: 524,190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,141.44 : 968,950.80 = 379,850.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,141.44/968,950.80 = 379,850.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,141.44x = 968,950.80 × 379,850.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,141.44x = 368,056,193,928.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,056,193,928.19/702,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,190.96

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