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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,271.84, 970,517.64 and 380,981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,271.84, 970,517.64 and 380,981.12 is: 525,755.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,271.84 : 970,517.64 = 380,981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,271.84/970,517.64 = 380,981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,271.84x = 970,517.64 × 380,981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,271.84x = 369,748,897,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,748,897,466.96/703,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,755.30

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