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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,688.96, 1,248,422 and 502,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,688.96, 1,248,422 and 502,255.04 is: 693,084.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,688.96 : 1,248,422 = 502,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,688.96/1,248,422 = 502,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,688.96x = 1,248,422 × 502,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,688.96x = 627,026,241,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,026,241,546.88/904,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,084.88

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