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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,782.80, 1,464,007.80 and 503,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,782.80, 1,464,007.80 and 503,224.40 is: 754,235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,782.80 : 1,464,007.80 = 503,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,782.80/1,464,007.80 = 503,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,782.80x = 1,464,007.80 × 503,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,782.80x = 736,724,446,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,724,446,750.32/976,782.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,235.69

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