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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,536.72, 980,511.76 and 388,257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,536.72, 980,511.76 and 388,257.97 is: 535,780.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,536.72 : 980,511.76 = 388,257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,536.72/980,511.76 = 388,257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,536.72x = 980,511.76 × 388,257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,536.72x = 380,691,502,076.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,691,502,076.80/710,536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,780.20

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