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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,802.04, 750,965.46 and 290,504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,802.04, 750,965.46 and 290,504.44 is: 435,618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,802.04 : 750,965.46 = 290,504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,802.04/750,965.46 = 290,504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,802.04x = 750,965.46 × 290,504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,802.04x = 218,158,800,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,158,800,416.64/500,802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,618.83

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