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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,040.28, 751,035.53 and 323,922.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,040.28, 751,035.53 and 323,922.44 is: 485,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,040.28 : 751,035.53 = 323,922.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,040.28/751,035.53 = 323,922.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,040.28x = 751,035.53 × 323,922.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,040.28x = 243,277,258,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,277,258,458.92/501,040.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,544.32

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