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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,571.68, 700,448.91 and 303,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,571.68, 700,448.91 and 303,631.20 is: 419,011.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,571.68 : 700,448.91 = 303,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,571.68/700,448.91 = 303,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,571.68x = 700,448.91 × 303,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,571.68x = 212,678,139,579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,678,139,579.75/507,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,011.04

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