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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,289.32, 700,057.86 and 292,428.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,289.32, 700,057.86 and 292,428.18 is: 403,550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,289.32 : 700,057.86 = 292,428.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,289.32/700,057.86 = 292,428.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,289.32x = 700,057.86 × 292,428.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,289.32x = 204,716,645,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,716,645,894.50/507,289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,550.08

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