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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,475.37, 700,316.56 and 274,902.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,475.37, 700,316.56 and 274,902.85 is: 379,366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,475.37 : 700,316.56 = 274,902.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,475.37/700,316.56 = 274,902.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,475.37x = 700,316.56 × 274,902.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,475.37x = 192,519,020,661.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,519,020,661.70/507,475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,366.24

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