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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,498.64, 700,422.70 and 292,596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,498.64, 700,422.70 and 292,596.64 is: 403,826.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,498.64 : 700,422.70 = 292,596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,498.64/700,422.70 = 292,596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,498.64x = 700,422.70 × 292,596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,498.64x = 204,941,328,599.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,941,328,599.73/507,498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,826.36

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