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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,891.10, 972,750.68 and 382,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,891.10, 972,750.68 and 382,601.26 is: 527,990.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,891.10 : 972,750.68 = 382,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,891.10/972,750.68 = 382,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,891.10x = 972,750.68 × 382,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,891.10x = 372,175,635,833.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,175,635,833.86/704,891.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,990.26

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