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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,380.88, 750,649.07 and 168,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,380.88, 750,649.07 and 168,034.64 is: 252,078.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,380.88 : 750,649.07 = 168,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,380.88/750,649.07 = 168,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,380.88x = 750,649.07 × 168,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,380.88x = 126,135,042,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,135,042,910.63/500,380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,078.07

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