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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,968.48, 756,730.80 and 370,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,968.48, 756,730.80 and 370,796 is: 555,663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,968.48 : 756,730.80 = 370,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,968.48/756,730.80 = 370,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,968.48x = 756,730.80 × 370,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,968.48x = 280,592,753,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,592,753,716.80/504,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,663.90

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