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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,941.52, 970,057.55 and 380,651.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,941.52, 970,057.55 and 380,651.62 is: 525,298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,941.52 : 970,057.55 = 380,651.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,941.52/970,057.55 = 380,651.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,941.52x = 970,057.55 × 380,651.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,941.52x = 369,253,977,900.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,253,977,900.73/702,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,298.29

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