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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,651.32, 701,993.67 and 325,057.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,651.32, 701,993.67 and 325,057.23 is: 448,614.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,651.32 : 701,993.67 = 325,057.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,651.32/701,993.67 = 325,057.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,651.32x = 701,993.67 × 325,057.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,651.32x = 228,188,117,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,188,117,847.73/508,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,614.03

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