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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,575.70, 794,363.55 and 498,471.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,575.70, 794,363.55 and 498,471.70 is: 747,707.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,575.70 : 794,363.55 = 498,471.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,575.70/794,363.55 = 498,471.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,575.70x = 794,363.55 × 498,471.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,575.70x = 395,967,749,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,967,749,186.54/529,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,707.55

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