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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,150.66, 979,992.72 and 387,862.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,150.66, 979,992.72 and 387,862.02 is: 535,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,150.66 : 979,992.72 = 387,862.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,150.66/979,992.72 = 387,862.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,150.66x = 979,992.72 × 387,862.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,150.66x = 380,101,955,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,101,955,964.49/710,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,241.29

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