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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,999.94, 977,035.05 and 385,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,999.94, 977,035.05 and 385,710.30 is: 532,277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,999.94 : 977,035.05 = 385,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,999.94/977,035.05 = 385,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,999.94x = 977,035.05 × 385,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,999.94x = 376,852,482,246.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,852,482,246.02/707,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,277.56

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