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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,931.78, 970,044.10 and 380,641.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,931.78, 970,044.10 and 380,641.86 is: 525,284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,931.78 : 970,044.10 = 380,641.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,931.78/970,044.10 = 380,641.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,931.78x = 970,044.10 × 380,641.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,931.78x = 369,239,390,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,239,390,506.03/702,931.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,284.82

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