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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,829.19, 972,665.23 and 382,539.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,829.19, 972,665.23 and 382,539.29 is: 527,904.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,829.19 : 972,665.23 = 382,539.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,829.19/972,665.23 = 382,539.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,829.19x = 972,665.23 × 382,539.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,829.19x = 372,082,666,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,082,666,491.89/704,829.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,904.73

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