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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,001.88, 699,888.71 and 335,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,001.88, 699,888.71 and 335,027.14 is: 462,486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,001.88 : 699,888.71 = 335,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,001.88/699,888.71 = 335,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,001.88x = 699,888.71 × 335,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,001.88x = 234,481,711,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,481,711,917.44/507,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,486.87

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