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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,782.70, 755,674.05 and 389,621.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,782.70, 755,674.05 and 389,621.30 is: 584,431.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,782.70 : 755,674.05 = 389,621.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,782.70/755,674.05 = 389,621.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,782.70x = 755,674.05 × 389,621.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,782.70x = 294,426,705,737.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,426,705,737.27/503,782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,431.95

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