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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,936.78, 970,051 and 380,646.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,936.78, 970,051 and 380,646.85 is: 525,291.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,936.78 : 970,051 = 380,646.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,936.78/970,051 = 380,646.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,936.78x = 970,051 × 380,646.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,936.78x = 369,246,857,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,246,857,489.35/702,936.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,291.70

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