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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,911.55, 970,016.58 and 380,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,911.55, 970,016.58 and 380,622.60 is: 525,258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,911.55 : 970,016.58 = 380,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,911.55/970,016.58 = 380,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,911.55x = 970,016.58 × 380,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,911.55x = 369,210,232,722.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,210,232,722.71/702,911.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,258.45

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