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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,891.46, 754,832.90 and 369,396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,891.46, 754,832.90 and 369,396.98 is: 554,459.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,891.46 : 754,832.90 = 369,396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,891.46/754,832.90 = 369,396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,891.46x = 754,832.90 × 369,396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,891.46x = 278,832,990,813.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,832,990,813.97/502,891.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,459.59

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