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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,169.27, 750,394.38 and 200,860.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,169.27, 750,394.38 and 200,860.02 is: 301,346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,169.27 : 750,394.38 = 200,860.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,169.27/750,394.38 = 200,860.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,169.27x = 750,394.38 × 200,860.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,169.27x = 150,724,230,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,724,230,174.69/500,169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,346.44

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