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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,005.52, 971,526.72 and 381,715.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,005.52, 971,526.72 and 381,715.10 is: 526,766.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,005.52 : 971,526.72 = 381,715.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,005.52/971,526.72 = 381,715.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,005.52x = 971,526.72 × 381,715.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,005.52x = 370,846,419,077.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,846,419,077.47/704,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,766.35

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