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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,202.72, 980,073.92 and 387,913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,202.72, 980,073.92 and 387,913.04 is: 535,316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,202.72 : 980,073.92 = 387,913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,202.72/980,073.92 = 387,913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,202.72x = 980,073.92 × 387,913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,202.72x = 380,183,446,891.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,183,446,891.98/710,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,316.80

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