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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,361.05, 977,509.81 and 386,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,361.05, 977,509.81 and 386,064.24 is: 532,753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,361.05 : 977,509.81 = 386,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,361.05/977,509.81 = 386,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,361.05x = 977,509.81 × 386,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,361.05x = 377,381,581,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,381,581,890.19/708,361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,753.15

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