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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,978.95, 970,111.89 and 380,689.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,978.95, 970,111.89 and 380,689.57 is: 525,352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,978.95 : 970,111.89 = 380,689.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,978.95/970,111.89 = 380,689.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,978.95x = 970,111.89 × 380,689.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,978.95x = 369,311,479,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,311,479,468.63/702,978.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,352.11

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