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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,773, 971,207.41 and 381,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,773, 971,207.41 and 381,483 is: 526,446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,773 : 971,207.41 = 381,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,773/971,207.41 = 381,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,773x = 971,207.41 × 381,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,773x = 370,499,116,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,499,116,389.03/703,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,446.90

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