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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,304.25, 750,596.68 and 200,995.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,304.25, 750,596.68 and 200,995.02 is: 301,548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,304.25 : 750,596.68 = 200,995.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,304.25/750,596.68 = 200,995.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,304.25x = 750,596.68 × 200,995.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,304.25x = 150,866,195,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,866,195,101.10/500,304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,548.90

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