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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,923.96, 981,072.66 and 388,633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,923.96, 981,072.66 and 388,633.96 is: 536,313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,923.96 : 981,072.66 = 388,633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,923.96/981,072.66 = 388,633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,923.96x = 981,072.66 × 388,633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,923.96x = 381,278,152,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,278,152,903.53/710,923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,313.55

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