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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,994.62, 970,127.51 and 380,697.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,994.62, 970,127.51 and 380,697.24 is: 525,359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,994.62 : 970,127.51 = 380,697.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,994.62/970,127.51 = 380,697.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,994.62x = 970,127.51 × 380,697.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,994.62x = 369,324,863,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,324,863,601.59/702,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,359.45

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