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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,299.09, 699,735.65 and 326,239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,299.09, 699,735.65 and 326,239.92 is: 449,994.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,299.09 : 699,735.65 = 326,239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,299.09/699,735.65 = 326,239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,299.09x = 699,735.65 × 326,239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,299.09x = 228,281,700,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,281,700,845.95/507,299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,994.31

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