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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,847,999.40, 754,271,999.10 and 502,847,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,847,999.40, 754,271,999.10 and 502,847,999.40 is: 754,271,999.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,847,999.40 : 754,271,999.10 = 502,847,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,847,999.40/754,271,999.10 = 502,847,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,847,999.40x = 754,271,999.10 × 502,847,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,847,999.40x = 379,284,165,750,873,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,284,165,750,873,600/502,847,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,271,999.10

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