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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,894.64, 977,306.72 and 502,744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,894.64, 977,306.72 and 502,744.88 is: 752,550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,894.64 : 977,306.72 = 502,744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,894.64/977,306.72 = 502,744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,894.64x = 977,306.72 × 502,744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,894.64x = 491,335,949,669.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,335,949,669.59/652,894.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,550.14

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