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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,949.02, 970,067.90 and 380,659.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,949.02, 970,067.90 and 380,659.12 is: 525,308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,949.02 : 970,067.90 = 380,659.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,949.02/970,067.90 = 380,659.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,949.02x = 970,067.90 × 380,659.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,949.02x = 369,265,193,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,265,193,154.25/702,949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,308.64

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