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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,484.08, 700,402.64 and 292,582.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,484.08, 700,402.64 and 292,582.16 is: 403,806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,484.08 : 700,402.64 = 292,582.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,484.08/700,402.64 = 292,582.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,484.08x = 700,402.64 × 292,582.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,484.08x = 204,925,317,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,925,317,280.90/507,484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,806.40

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