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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,272.60, 936,408.90 and 499,856.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,272.60, 936,408.90 and 499,856.60 is: 749,784.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,272.60 : 936,408.90 = 499,856.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,272.60/936,408.90 = 499,856.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,272.60x = 936,408.90 × 499,856.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,272.60x = 468,070,168,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,070,168,963.74/624,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,784.90

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