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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,992.93, 972,895.95 and 390,670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,992.93, 972,895.95 and 390,670.02 is: 539,127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,992.93 : 972,895.95 = 390,670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,992.93/972,895.95 = 390,670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,992.93x = 972,895.95 × 390,670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,992.93x = 380,081,280,244.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,081,280,244.42/704,992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,127.79

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