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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,979.02, 970,109.30 and 380,689.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,979.02, 970,109.30 and 380,689.12 is: 525,350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,979.02 : 970,109.30 = 380,689.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,979.02/970,109.30 = 380,689.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,979.02x = 970,109.30 × 380,689.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,979.02x = 369,310,055,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,310,055,720.82/702,979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,350.04

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