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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,891.78, 972,751.63 and 382,601.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,891.78, 972,751.63 and 382,601.95 is: 527,991.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,891.78 : 972,751.63 = 382,601.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,891.78/972,751.63 = 382,601.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,891.78x = 972,751.63 × 382,601.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,891.78x = 372,176,670,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,176,670,503.68/704,891.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,991.22

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