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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,379.25, 750,646.64 and 168,033.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,379.25, 750,646.64 and 168,033.01 is: 252,075.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,379.25 : 750,646.64 = 168,033.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,379.25/750,646.64 = 168,033.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,379.25x = 750,646.64 × 168,033.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,379.25x = 126,133,413,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,133,413,525.42/500,379.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,075.63

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