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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,994.54, 982,548.87 and 385,307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,994.54, 982,548.87 and 385,307.30 is: 531,722.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,994.54 : 982,548.87 = 385,307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,994.54/982,548.87 = 385,307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,994.54x = 982,548.87 × 385,307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,994.54x = 378,583,252,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,583,252,217.75/711,994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,722.13

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