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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,739.41, 700,757.56 and 324,057.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,739.41, 700,757.56 and 324,057.26 is: 447,248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,739.41 : 700,757.56 = 324,057.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,739.41/700,757.56 = 324,057.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,739.41x = 700,757.56 × 324,057.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,739.41x = 227,085,577,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,085,577,850.80/507,739.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,248.28

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