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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,413.78, 804,816.89 and 504,724.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,413.78, 804,816.89 and 504,724.15 is: 757,270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,413.78 : 804,816.89 = 504,724.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,413.78/804,816.89 = 504,724.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,413.78x = 804,816.89 × 504,724.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,413.78x = 406,210,520,710.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,210,520,710.89/536,413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,270.85

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