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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,918.55, 970,026.24 and 380,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,918.55, 970,026.24 and 380,629.60 is: 525,268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,918.55 : 970,026.24 = 380,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,918.55/970,026.24 = 380,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,918.55x = 970,026.24 × 380,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,918.55x = 369,220,699,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,220,699,720.70/702,918.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,268.11

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