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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,311.62, 970,564.65 and 381,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,311.62, 970,564.65 and 381,019.40 is: 525,803.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,311.62 : 970,564.65 = 381,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,311.62/970,564.65 = 381,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,311.62x = 970,564.65 × 381,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,311.62x = 369,803,955,751.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,803,955,751.39/703,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,803.85

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