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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,223.36, 750,413.52 and 163,186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,223.36, 750,413.52 and 163,186.23 is: 244,804.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,223.36 : 750,413.52 = 163,186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,223.36/750,413.52 = 163,186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,223.36x = 750,413.52 × 163,186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,223.36x = 122,457,153,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,457,153,269.83/500,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,804.95

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