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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,932.78, 970,045.47 and 380,642.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,932.78, 970,045.47 and 380,642.87 is: 525,286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,932.78 : 970,045.47 = 380,642.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,932.78/970,045.47 = 380,642.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,932.78x = 970,045.47 × 380,642.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,932.78x = 369,240,886,881.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,240,886,881.07/702,932.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,286.20

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