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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,256.21, 970,492.69 and 380,967.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,256.21, 970,492.69 and 380,967.64 is: 525,734.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,256.21 : 970,492.69 = 380,967.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,256.21/970,492.69 = 380,967.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,256.21x = 970,492.69 × 380,967.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,256.21x = 369,726,307,796.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,726,307,796.53/703,256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,734.86

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