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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,204.91, 970,427.44 and 380,915.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,204.91, 970,427.44 and 380,915.01 is: 525,665.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,204.91 : 970,427.44 = 380,915.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,204.91/970,427.44 = 380,915.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,204.91x = 970,427.44 × 380,915.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,204.91x = 369,650,373,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,650,373,420.48/703,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,665.23

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