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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,070.61, 970,322.69 and 397,159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,070.61, 970,322.69 and 397,159.88 is: 548,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,070.61 : 970,322.69 = 397,159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,070.61/970,322.69 = 397,159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,070.61x = 970,322.69 × 397,159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,070.61x = 385,373,247,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,373,247,450.04/703,070.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,128.80

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