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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,409.58, 752,736.83 and 418,707.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,409.58, 752,736.83 and 418,707.62 is: 627,330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,409.58 : 752,736.83 = 418,707.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,409.58/752,736.83 = 418,707.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,409.58x = 752,736.83 × 418,707.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,409.58x = 315,176,646,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,176,646,575.65/502,409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,330.09

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