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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,148.34, 750,307.83 and 184,606.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,148.34, 750,307.83 and 184,606.90 is: 276,941.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,148.34 : 750,307.83 = 184,606.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,148.34/750,307.83 = 184,606.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,148.34x = 750,307.83 × 184,606.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,148.34x = 138,512,002,542.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,512,002,542.03/500,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,941.84

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