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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,035.46, 972,960.68 and 382,745.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,035.46, 972,960.68 and 382,745.55 is: 528,195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,035.46 : 972,960.68 = 382,745.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,035.46/972,960.68 = 382,745.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,035.46x = 972,960.68 × 382,745.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,035.46x = 372,396,375,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,396,375,200.44/705,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,195.24

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