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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,055.71, 750,007.37 and 163,095.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,055.71, 750,007.37 and 163,095.86 is: 244,618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,055.71 : 750,007.37 = 163,095.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,055.71/750,007.37 = 163,095.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,055.71x = 750,007.37 × 163,095.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,055.71x = 122,323,099,299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,323,099,299.25/500,055.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,618.95

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