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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,055.96, 750,007.81 and 163,096.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,055.96, 750,007.81 and 163,096.13 is: 244,619.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,055.96 : 750,007.81 = 163,096.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,055.96/750,007.81 = 163,096.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,055.96x = 750,007.81 × 163,096.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,055.96x = 122,323,372,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,323,372,442.25/500,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,619.37

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