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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,668.40, 1,315,002.60 and 503,420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,668.40, 1,315,002.60 and 503,420.40 is: 755,130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,668.40 : 1,315,002.60 = 503,420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,668.40/1,315,002.60 = 503,420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,668.40x = 1,315,002.60 × 503,420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,668.40x = 661,999,134,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,999,134,893.04/876,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,130.60

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