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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,882.88, 970,047.84 and 401,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,882.88, 970,047.84 and 401,122.24 is: 553,588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,882.88 : 970,047.84 = 401,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,882.88/970,047.84 = 401,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,882.88x = 970,047.84 × 401,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,882.88x = 389,107,762,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,107,762,487.96/702,882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,588.33

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