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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,758.92, 750,632.94 and 313,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,758.92, 750,632.94 and 313,901.64 is: 470,535.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,758.92 : 750,632.94 = 313,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,758.92/750,632.94 = 313,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,758.92x = 750,632.94 × 313,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,758.92x = 235,624,910,904.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,624,910,904.02/500,758.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,535.62

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