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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,252.78, 970,491.76 and 380,962.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,252.78, 970,491.76 and 380,962.85 is: 525,730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,252.78 : 970,491.76 = 380,962.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,252.78/970,491.76 = 380,962.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,252.78x = 970,491.76 × 380,962.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,252.78x = 369,721,301,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,721,301,938.66/703,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,730.31

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