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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,994.58, 757,490.90 and 294,484.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,994.58, 757,490.90 and 294,484.90 is: 441,726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,994.58 : 757,490.90 = 294,484.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,994.58/757,490.90 = 294,484.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,994.58x = 757,490.90 × 294,484.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,994.58x = 223,069,631,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,069,631,937.41/504,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,726.78

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