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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,273.40, 843,410.10 and 508,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,273.40, 843,410.10 and 508,035.80 is: 762,053.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,273.40 : 843,410.10 = 508,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,273.40/843,410.10 = 508,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,273.40x = 843,410.10 × 508,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,273.40x = 428,482,524,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,482,524,881.58/562,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,053.70

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