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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,367.28, 700,637.48 and 379,821.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,367.28, 700,637.48 and 379,821.44 is: 524,505.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,367.28 : 700,637.48 = 379,821.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,367.28/700,637.48 = 379,821.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,367.28x = 700,637.48 × 379,821.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,367.28x = 266,117,136,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,117,136,571.57/507,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,505.91

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