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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,991.60, 970,116.36 and 380,699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,991.60, 970,116.36 and 380,699.08 is: 525,358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,991.60 : 970,116.36 = 380,699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,991.60/970,116.36 = 380,699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,991.60x = 970,116.36 × 380,699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,991.60x = 369,322,405,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,322,405,744.95/702,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,358.21

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