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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,287.97, 969,150.48 and 379,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,287.97, 969,150.48 and 379,991 is: 524,383.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,287.97 : 969,150.48 = 379,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,287.97/969,150.48 = 379,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,287.97x = 969,150.48 × 379,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,287.97x = 368,268,460,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,268,460,045.68/702,287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,383.84

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