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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,978.47, 1,057,867.64 and 380,762.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,978.47, 1,057,867.64 and 380,762.55 is: 571,359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,978.47 : 1,057,867.64 = 380,762.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,978.47/1,057,867.64 = 380,762.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,978.47x = 1,057,867.64 × 380,762.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,978.47x = 402,796,379,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,796,379,692.93/704,978.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,359.83

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