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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,874.28, 981,032.88 and 388,606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,874.28, 981,032.88 and 388,606.24 is: 536,291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,874.28 : 981,032.88 = 388,606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,874.28/981,032.88 = 388,606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,874.28x = 981,032.88 × 388,606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,874.28x = 381,235,498,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,235,498,813.17/710,874.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,291.03

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