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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,639.42, 980,684.97 and 388,354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,639.42, 980,684.97 and 388,354.46 is: 535,930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,639.42 : 980,684.97 = 388,354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,639.42/980,684.97 = 388,354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,639.42x = 980,684.97 × 388,354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,639.42x = 380,853,381,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,853,381,954.47/710,639.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,930.56

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