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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,998.21, 970,136.05 and 380,707.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,998.21, 970,136.05 and 380,707.31 is: 525,375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,998.21 : 970,136.05 = 380,707.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,998.21/970,136.05 = 380,707.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,998.21x = 970,136.05 × 380,707.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,998.21x = 369,337,885,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,337,885,929.53/702,998.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,375.29

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