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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,301.50, 693,176.35 and 275,961.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,301.50, 693,176.35 and 275,961.58 is: 380,827.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,301.50 : 693,176.35 = 275,961.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,301.50/693,176.35 = 275,961.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,301.50x = 693,176.35 × 275,961.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,301.50x = 191,290,040,764.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,290,040,764.63/502,301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,827.13

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