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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,713.76, 1,006,002.74 and 502,055.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,713.76, 1,006,002.74 and 502,055.94 is: 750,794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,713.76 : 1,006,002.74 = 502,055.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,713.76/1,006,002.74 = 502,055.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,713.76x = 1,006,002.74 × 502,055.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,713.76x = 505,069,651,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,069,651,273.28/672,713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,794.29

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