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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,933.78, 970,046.86 and 380,643.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,933.78, 970,046.86 and 380,643.86 is: 525,287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,933.78 : 970,046.86 = 380,643.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,933.78/970,046.86 = 380,643.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,933.78x = 970,046.86 × 380,643.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,933.78x = 369,242,381,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,242,381,171.28/702,933.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,287.58

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