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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,166.80, 977,257.54 and 385,879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,166.80, 977,257.54 and 385,879.68 is: 532,507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,166.80 : 977,257.54 = 385,879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,166.80/977,257.54 = 385,879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,166.80x = 977,257.54 × 385,879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,166.80x = 377,103,826,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,103,826,812.79/708,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,507.07

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