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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,915.76, 981,065.70 and 388,629.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,915.76, 981,065.70 and 388,629.72 is: 536,310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,915.76 : 981,065.70 = 388,629.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,915.76/981,065.70 = 388,629.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,915.76x = 981,065.70 × 388,629.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,915.76x = 381,271,288,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,271,288,292.60/710,915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,310.08

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