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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,968.60, 752,484.60 and 325,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,968.60, 752,484.60 and 325,821.60 is: 487,457.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,968.60 : 752,484.60 = 325,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,968.60/752,484.60 = 325,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,968.60x = 752,484.60 × 325,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,968.60x = 245,175,736,347.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,175,736,347.36/502,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,457.34

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