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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,771.42, 701,005.34 and 453,927.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,771.42, 701,005.34 and 453,927.48 is: 626,670.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,771.42 : 701,005.34 = 453,927.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,771.42/701,005.34 = 453,927.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,771.42x = 701,005.34 × 453,927.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,771.42x = 318,205,587,452.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,205,587,452.74/507,771.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,670.93

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