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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,995.25, 970,128.37 and 380,697.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,995.25, 970,128.37 and 380,697.87 is: 525,360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,995.25 : 970,128.37 = 380,697.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,995.25/970,128.37 = 380,697.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,995.25x = 970,128.37 × 380,697.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,995.25x = 369,325,797,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,325,797,331.44/702,995.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,360.31

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