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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,855.94, 972,675.18 and 382,559.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,855.94, 972,675.18 and 382,559.12 is: 527,917.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,855.94 : 972,675.18 = 382,559.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,855.94/972,675.18 = 382,559.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,855.94x = 972,675.18 × 382,559.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,855.94x = 372,105,760,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,105,760,906.64/704,855.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,917.46

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