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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,985.30, 970,117.77 and 380,695.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,985.30, 970,117.77 and 380,695.30 is: 525,358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,985.30 : 970,117.77 = 380,695.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,985.30/970,117.77 = 380,695.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,985.30x = 970,117.77 × 380,695.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,985.30x = 369,319,275,485.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,319,275,485.48/702,985.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,358.46

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