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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,295.50, 693,168.06 and 275,955.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,295.50, 693,168.06 and 275,955.58 is: 380,818.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,295.50 : 693,168.06 = 275,955.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,295.50/693,168.06 = 275,955.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,295.50x = 693,168.06 × 275,955.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,295.50x = 191,283,594,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,283,594,034.78/502,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,818.85

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