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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,560.28, 700,116.04 and 326,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,560.28, 700,116.04 and 326,508 is: 450,377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,560.28 : 700,116.04 = 326,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,560.28/700,116.04 = 326,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,560.28x = 700,116.04 × 326,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,560.28x = 228,593,487,988.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,593,487,988.32/507,560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,377.02

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