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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,969.94, 972,859.74 and 382,680.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,969.94, 972,859.74 and 382,680.25 is: 528,099.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,969.94 : 972,859.74 = 382,680.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,969.94/972,859.74 = 382,680.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,969.94x = 972,859.74 × 382,680.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,969.94x = 372,294,208,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,294,208,518.14/704,969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,099.41

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