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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,262.07, 693,303.62 and 332,550.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,262.07, 693,303.62 and 332,550.87 is: 459,040.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,262.07 : 693,303.62 = 332,550.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,262.07/693,303.62 = 332,550.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,262.07x = 693,303.62 × 332,550.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,262.07x = 230,558,720,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,558,720,342.40/502,262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,040.68

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