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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,483.77, 750,725.47 and 200,964.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,483.77, 750,725.47 and 200,964.26 is: 301,446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,483.77 : 750,725.47 = 200,964.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,483.77/750,725.47 = 200,964.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,483.77x = 750,725.47 × 200,964.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,483.77x = 150,868,984,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,868,984,285.66/500,483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,446.31

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