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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,095.76, 700,266.24 and 326,121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,095.76, 700,266.24 and 326,121.93 is: 450,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,095.76 : 700,266.24 = 326,121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,095.76/700,266.24 = 326,121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,095.76x = 700,266.24 × 326,121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,095.76x = 228,372,177,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,372,177,702.64/507,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,353.16

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