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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,283.68, 969,148.80 and 379,994.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,283.68, 969,148.80 and 379,994.40 is: 524,390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,283.68 : 969,148.80 = 379,994.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,283.68/969,148.80 = 379,994.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,283.68x = 969,148.80 × 379,994.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,283.68x = 368,271,116,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,271,116,766.72/702,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,390.82

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