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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,016.51, 970,157.61 and 380,719.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,016.51, 970,157.61 and 380,719.13 is: 525,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,016.51 : 970,157.61 = 380,719.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,016.51/970,157.61 = 380,719.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,016.51x = 970,157.61 × 380,719.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,016.51x = 369,357,561,242.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,357,561,242.08/703,016.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,389.60

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