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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,145.44, 968,956.32 and 379,854.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,145.44, 968,956.32 and 379,854.24 is: 524,196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,145.44 : 968,956.32 = 379,854.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,145.44/968,956.32 = 379,854.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,145.44x = 968,956.32 × 379,854.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,145.44x = 368,062,166,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,062,166,526.80/702,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,196.48

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