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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,293.24, 693,161.82 and 275,933.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,293.24, 693,161.82 and 275,933.88 is: 380,787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,293.24 : 693,161.82 = 275,933.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,293.24/693,161.82 = 275,933.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,293.24x = 693,161.82 × 275,933.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,293.24x = 191,266,830,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,266,830,460.46/502,293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,787.19

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