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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,063.61, 753,709.64 and 473,096.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,063.61, 753,709.64 and 473,096.24 is: 708,811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,063.61 : 753,709.64 = 473,096.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,063.61/753,709.64 = 473,096.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,063.61x = 753,709.64 × 473,096.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,063.61x = 356,577,196,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,577,196,735.75/503,063.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,811.35

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