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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,230.60, 977,358.26 and 385,940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,230.60, 977,358.26 and 385,940.60 is: 532,598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,230.60 : 977,358.26 = 385,940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,230.60/977,358.26 = 385,940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,230.60x = 977,358.26 × 385,940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,230.60x = 377,202,233,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,202,233,279.36/708,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,598.05

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