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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,258.92, 970,493.16 and 380,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,258.92, 970,493.16 and 380,975.16 is: 525,743.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,258.92 : 970,493.16 = 380,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,258.92/970,493.16 = 380,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,258.92x = 970,493.16 × 380,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,258.92x = 369,733,786,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,733,786,909.91/703,258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,743.47

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