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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,979.79, 970,110.18 and 380,689.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,979.79, 970,110.18 and 380,689.80 is: 525,350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,979.79 : 970,110.18 = 380,689.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,979.79/970,110.18 = 380,689.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,979.79x = 970,110.18 × 380,689.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,979.79x = 369,311,050,028.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,311,050,028.04/702,979.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,350.88

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