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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,939.52, 970,054.79 and 380,649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,939.52, 970,054.79 and 380,649.62 is: 525,295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,939.52 : 970,054.79 = 380,649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,939.52/970,054.79 = 380,649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,939.52x = 970,054.79 × 380,649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,939.52x = 369,250,987,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,250,987,192.68/702,939.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,295.53

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