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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,981.79, 970,112.94 and 380,691.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,981.79, 970,112.94 and 380,691.80 is: 525,353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,981.79 : 970,112.94 = 380,691.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,981.79/970,112.94 = 380,691.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,981.79x = 970,112.94 × 380,691.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,981.79x = 369,314,041,331.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,314,041,331.89/702,981.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,353.64

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