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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,148.12, 750,222.42 and 219,667.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,148.12, 750,222.42 and 219,667.80 is: 329,501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,148.12 : 750,222.42 = 219,667.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,148.12/750,222.42 = 219,667.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,148.12x = 750,222.42 × 219,667.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,148.12x = 164,799,708,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,799,708,512.08/500,148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,501.81

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