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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,029.59, 978,474.04 and 386,751.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,029.59, 978,474.04 and 386,751.24 is: 533,723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,029.59 : 978,474.04 = 386,751.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,029.59/978,474.04 = 386,751.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,029.59x = 978,474.04 × 386,751.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,029.59x = 378,426,047,310.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,426,047,310.93/709,029.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,723.92

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