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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,390.67, 750,663.72 and 168,044.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,390.67, 750,663.72 and 168,044.43 is: 252,092.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,390.67 : 750,663.72 = 168,044.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,390.67/750,663.72 = 168,044.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,390.67x = 750,663.72 × 168,044.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,390.67x = 126,144,856,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,144,856,949.08/500,390.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,092.74

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