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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,065.78, 970,225.92 and 380,768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,065.78, 970,225.92 and 380,768.50 is: 525,457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,065.78 : 970,225.92 = 380,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,065.78/970,225.92 = 380,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,065.78x = 970,225.92 × 380,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,065.78x = 369,431,468,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,431,468,219.52/703,065.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,457.90

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