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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,061.71, 750,016.35 and 163,101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,061.71, 750,016.35 and 163,101.89 is: 244,627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,061.71 : 750,016.35 = 163,101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,061.71/750,016.35 = 163,101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,061.71x = 750,016.35 × 163,101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,061.71x = 122,329,080,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,329,080,465.82/500,061.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,627.97

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