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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,149.91, 979,991.69 and 387,861.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,149.91, 979,991.69 and 387,861.26 is: 535,240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,149.91 : 979,991.69 = 387,861.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,149.91/979,991.69 = 387,861.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,149.91x = 979,991.69 × 387,861.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,149.91x = 380,100,804,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,100,804,833.67/710,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,240.24

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