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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,541.60, 755,955.97 and 304,441.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,541.60, 755,955.97 and 304,441.53 is: 456,145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,541.60 : 755,955.97 = 304,441.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,541.60/755,955.97 = 304,441.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,541.60x = 755,955.97 × 304,441.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,541.60x = 230,144,392,119.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,144,392,119.43/504,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,145.52

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