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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,901.96, 981,044.56 and 388,613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,901.96, 981,044.56 and 388,613.40 is: 536,286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,901.96 : 981,044.56 = 388,613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,901.96/981,044.56 = 388,613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,901.96x = 981,044.56 × 388,613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,901.96x = 381,247,062,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,247,062,013.10/710,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,286.41

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