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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,968.70, 970,097.32 and 380,679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,968.70, 970,097.32 and 380,679.14 is: 525,337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,968.70 : 970,097.32 = 380,679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,968.70/970,097.32 = 380,679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,968.70x = 970,097.32 × 380,679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,968.70x = 369,295,813,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,295,813,493.91/702,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,337.49

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