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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,150.54, 968,962.28 and 379,859.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,150.54, 968,962.28 and 379,859.64 is: 524,203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,150.54 : 968,962.28 = 379,859.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,150.54/968,962.28 = 379,859.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,150.54x = 968,962.28 × 379,859.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,150.54x = 368,069,660,955.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,069,660,955.08/702,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,203.34

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