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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,424.21, 970,725.77 and 381,134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,424.21, 970,725.77 and 381,134.56 is: 525,965.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,424.21 : 970,725.77 = 381,134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,424.21/970,725.77 = 381,134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,424.21x = 970,725.77 × 381,134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,424.21x = 369,977,139,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,977,139,229.61/703,424.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,965.89

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