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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,201.07, 755,151.57 and 325,266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,201.07, 755,151.57 and 325,266.75 is: 488,126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,201.07 : 755,151.57 = 325,266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,201.07/755,151.57 = 325,266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,201.07x = 755,151.57 × 325,266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,201.07x = 245,625,696,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,625,696,931.30/503,201.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,126.34

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