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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,972.76, 976,998.60 and 385,682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,972.76, 976,998.60 and 385,682.10 is: 532,239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,972.76 : 976,998.60 = 385,682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,972.76/976,998.60 = 385,682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,972.76x = 976,998.60 × 385,682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,972.76x = 376,810,871,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,810,871,745.06/707,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,239.22

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