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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,096.35, 750,222.42 and 163,058.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,096.35, 750,222.42 and 163,058.86 is: 244,613.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,096.35 : 750,222.42 = 163,058.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,096.35/750,222.42 = 163,058.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,096.35x = 750,222.42 × 163,058.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,096.35x = 122,330,412,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,330,412,551.64/500,096.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,613.69

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