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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,063.89, 970,223.35 and 380,766.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,063.89, 970,223.35 and 380,766.62 is: 525,455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,063.89 : 970,223.35 = 380,766.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,063.89/970,223.35 = 380,766.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,063.89x = 970,223.35 × 380,766.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,063.89x = 369,428,659,821.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,428,659,821.54/703,063.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,455.32

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