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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,757.92, 750,631.44 and 313,900.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,757.92, 750,631.44 and 313,900.64 is: 470,534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,757.92 : 750,631.44 = 313,900.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,757.92/750,631.44 = 313,900.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,757.92x = 750,631.44 × 313,900.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,757.92x = 235,623,689,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,623,689,420.12/500,757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,534.12

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