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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,661.20, 753,991.80 and 303,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,661.20, 753,991.80 and 303,206.80 is: 454,810.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,661.20 : 753,991.80 = 303,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,661.20/753,991.80 = 303,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,661.20x = 753,991.80 × 303,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,661.20x = 228,615,440,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,615,440,904.24/502,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,810.20

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