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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,427.30, 880,156.80 and 502,790.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,427.30, 880,156.80 and 502,790.40 is: 753,343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,427.30 : 880,156.80 = 502,790.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,427.30/880,156.80 = 502,790.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,427.30x = 880,156.80 × 502,790.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,427.30x = 442,534,389,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,534,389,534.72/587,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,343.25

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