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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,671.89, 751,007.66 and 332,520.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,671.89, 751,007.66 and 332,520.52 is: 498,780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,671.89 : 751,007.66 = 332,520.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,671.89/751,007.66 = 332,520.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,671.89x = 751,007.66 × 332,520.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,671.89x = 249,725,457,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,725,457,627.18/500,671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,780.66

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