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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,592, 980,575.63 and 388,304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,592, 980,575.63 and 388,304.74 is: 535,837.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,592 : 980,575.63 = 388,304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,592/980,575.63 = 388,304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,592x = 980,575.63 × 388,304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,592x = 380,762,165,057.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,762,165,057.49/710,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,837.96

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