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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,352.76, 750,524.43 and 216,244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,352.76, 750,524.43 and 216,244.18 is: 324,364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,352.76 : 750,524.43 = 216,244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,352.76/750,524.43 = 216,244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,352.76x = 750,524.43 × 216,244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,352.76x = 162,296,539,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,296,539,935.32/500,352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,364.23

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