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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,052.44, 750,198.03 and 163,093.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,052.44, 750,198.03 and 163,093.46 is: 244,679.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,052.44 : 750,198.03 = 163,093.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,052.44/750,198.03 = 163,093.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,052.44x = 750,198.03 × 163,093.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,052.44x = 122,352,388,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,352,388,646.89/500,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,679.12

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