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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,655.08, 700,475.13 and 289,764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,655.08, 700,475.13 and 289,764.24 is: 399,823.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,655.08 : 700,475.13 = 289,764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,655.08/700,475.13 = 289,764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,655.08x = 700,475.13 × 289,764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,655.08x = 202,972,643,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,972,643,683.35/507,655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,823.92

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