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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,754.91, 701,681.16 and 450,673.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,754.91, 701,681.16 and 450,673.77 is: 621,574.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,754.91 : 701,681.16 = 450,673.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,754.91/701,681.16 = 450,673.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,754.91x = 701,681.16 × 450,673.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,754.91x = 316,229,293,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,229,293,715.17/508,754.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,574.92

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