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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,105.59, 979,940.73 and 387,815.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,105.59, 979,940.73 and 387,815.77 is: 535,183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,105.59 : 979,940.73 = 387,815.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,105.59/979,940.73 = 387,815.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,105.59x = 979,940.73 × 387,815.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,105.59x = 380,036,468,759.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,036,468,759.31/710,105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,183.04

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