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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,522.40, 1,313,283.60 and 502,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,522.40, 1,313,283.60 and 502,274.40 is: 753,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,522.40 : 1,313,283.60 = 502,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,522.40/1,313,283.60 = 502,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,522.40x = 1,313,283.60 × 502,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,522.40x = 659,628,732,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,628,732,219.84/875,522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,411.60

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