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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,060.70, 750,014.88 and 163,100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,060.70, 750,014.88 and 163,100.86 is: 244,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,060.70 : 750,014.88 = 163,100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,060.70/750,014.88 = 163,100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,060.70x = 750,014.88 × 163,100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,060.70x = 122,328,071,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,328,071,940.80/500,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,626.45

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