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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,251.52, 796,705.88 and 498,365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,251.52, 796,705.88 and 498,365.06 is: 748,796.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,251.52 : 796,705.88 = 498,365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,251.52/796,705.88 = 498,365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,251.52x = 796,705.88 × 498,365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,251.52x = 397,050,367,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,050,367,213.20/530,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,796.29

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