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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,525.55, 750,788.33 and 467,064.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,525.55, 750,788.33 and 467,064.45 is: 700,596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,525.55 : 750,788.33 = 467,064.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,525.55/750,788.33 = 467,064.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,525.55x = 750,788.33 × 467,064.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,525.55x = 350,666,536,082.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,666,536,082.55/500,525.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,596.68

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